Emotional Regression in Couples: Why It Happens… and How to Get Out of It Better understanding the reactions that overwhelm us so we can rebuild a more mature and peaceful connection In most couple conflicts, it’s not just two adults talking to each other. Sometimes we lose our footing, and a strong emotional takeover takes control. This is what we
The 5 Signs of a Mature Relationship, According to a Sexologist In a world where romantic relationships are often portrayed as effortless sparks and grand gestures, we sometimes forget that lasting love is built on something much deeper. According to our seasoned sexologist, mature relationships aren’t born from perfect compatibility — they’re cultivated through emotional responsibility, empathy, and a shared
The Phases of a Relationship: Passion, Disillusionment and Resignation Romantic relationships are intense journeys, sometimes tumultuous, often beautiful, but rarely simple. offers a clear perspective on the phases that most couples go through: passion, disillusionment and resignation. These steps are not failures, but opportunities for partners to grow and evolve individually and together. Understanding these phases can turn a relationship
March 2020, Quebec officially goes on alert. The start of a global pandemic that plunges us into a colorful period of uncertainty and pushes us to adapt to a new lifestyle of confinement. The perfect scenario for spending time as a couple. Many thought that there would be a “baby boom” 9 months later or just a burst of sex
The Relational « Ditch » I love him, I love him not … The relational “DITCH” is a term to define the moment when almost all couples reach the breaking point where sexual and/or marital difficulties take too much place and breakup becomes possible. This phase is normal and desirable, as it pushes individuals to become better people and above
I Feel More Emotionally Mature Than my Partner In many instances in a relationship, we can feel that one of us is more emotionally mature than the other person. In couple’s therapy, we actually get that a lot. One of the partners seems more stable and has his s**t together while the other seems distraught and dysfunctional. This can last for
