[The struggle with pornography use isn’t the same for everyone. For some, it’s the frequency of use that overwhelms them. For others, the lying and secrecy around use takes a toll. Some don’t want to view porn but feel helpless to stop using it, while others feel burdened by guilt
Why Men Cheat (Part 2)
This is the second article in the series Why Some Men Cheat. During the painful aftermath of a marital affair (especially for couples who have decided to try to heal their marriage after infidelity), it’s common to hear the betrayed partner ask the person who had an affair, “Why? Why
Why Men Cheat (Part 1)
This article is the first in the Why Men Cheat series that explores the complex issues that drive some men to have affairs. This article’s title isn’t meant to imply that all men cheat—obviously they don’t (and it also isn’t meant to imply that women are immune to cheating). But
How We Handle Emotional Pain
From its inception, psychoanalysis (and the field of psychotherapy) has explored how individuals protect themselves when faced with overwhelming emotional pain. This can be the pain caused by events in the past (pain that we that repress and unconsciously work to keep at a distance), or the pain resulting from
Why Men Enter Counseling
“Going to a psychologist is a sign of weakness. It means I’ve failed. I’d rather try to work out whatever is bothering me on my own.” ~Gerard, 42 years old The above sentiment isn’t as rare as you might think. Many men feel this way. The research finding that men