Secrets…everyone has some, right? And, as long as you keep them locked away, as long as they don’t escape and end up in the wrong ears, they’re harmless, right? Well… You start by keeping a secret; but the bigger the secret (in other words, the more vigilantly you feel you
Self-Comparison: A Self-Destructive Habit
Social media. You might love it, you might hate it, you might avoid it (and maybe some days you do all three). Regardless of how you feel about it though, you can’t deny that it’s here to stay. And you probably know that Facebook and Instagram and Twitter and the
Shame: The Emotional Wrecking-Ball
Most of us can remember a circumstance in our life where we felt the sting of embarrassment or humiliation, those unwanted but common experiences that are part of growing up. For instance: Striking out at the little league game in front of family and friends; hearing about a classmate’s birthday
Nurturing Your Marriage When Illness Strikes
Traditional wedding vows ask us to consider the possibility of sickness and to promise to uphold our commitment in the face of it. Nevertheless, we don’t typically embark upon married life expecting that our spouse will suffer a serious or chronic illness. But the reality is that many couples are
Sexual Addiction: When Sex Becomes a Problem
Many people who seek professional help for sexual addiction or sexual acting-out are struggling with feelings of helplessness, shame, and guilt, as well as the tendency to resort to secrecy when it comes to the people closest to them. And actually, the barrier created by shame can often prevent individuals