by Rick Pomfret | Sep 21, 2022 | Online Therapy, Relationship Issues
Anger understandably has a really bad reputation. A lot of it is earned but let’s not assume that anger is never helpful. In moderation, it definitely serves an important purpose. In fact, we’ll get to that very soon. But first, we must address the reality that anger...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 16, 2022 | Relationship Issues
Contrary to popular opinion, men very often struggle with divorce. Such a split hits everyone differently, of course, but some general trends exist. For example, no matter if the divorce was a long time coming or a total surprise, men and women have unique emotional...
by Rick Pomfret | Aug 8, 2022 | Relationship Issues
Low libido is far more common than you may imagine. People just do not talk much about it. In context, it’s not automatically a cause for concern. People can temporarily experience low libido for some pretty obvious and common reasons. These can include general...
by Rick Pomfret | Jul 25, 2022 | Relationship Issues
We live in a culture that idealizes independence to the extreme. Movie heroes, for example, are never dependent on others. And heaven forbid they should venture into codependency. This highly independent stereotype is even more idealized for men. But, here’s the...
by Rick Pomfret | Jul 11, 2022 | Relationship Issues
This is a very tricky question to answer. With the advent of the internet, it’s become common to access hardcore porn. Therefore, even if you consume a lot of it, you may still view this as normal and acceptable. Simultaneously, the vast majority of people hide their...
by Rick Pomfret | Apr 21, 2022 | Relationship Issues
Is it true that some people are just “lucky in love”? Could it be that there are folks who aren’t meant to have a healthy relationship? Short answer: No. More likely, there are some very important underlying factors to consider. Early childhood experiences with...
by Rick Pomfret | Mar 16, 2022 | Relationship Issues
What does the word “expectations” mean to you? It typically conjures up images of measuring what may be coming your way (and hopefully not something that you’ve been lowering too often). Expectations are important but, there is another angle from which to ponder this...
by Rick Pomfret | Oct 23, 2020 | Depression, Online Therapy, Relationship Issues
You’re feeling down or worried. Then worried and a little down and every combination in between. You’re not alone. Maybe my sample is a little skewed, but I have not personally or professionally come across anyone yet who has been “knockin’ it out of the park” during...
by Rick Pomfret | Aug 13, 2020 | Couples, Relationship Issues
“You aren’t listening to me…” Everyone hears this at times in their relationships. I’ve experienced it myself. Becoming a better listener is one of the best places to start improving your relationship. Do you and your partner talk about the day’s events? Let’s use...
