Over the years, I’ve witnessed countless relationships transform based on the communication styles of those involved. Human relationships are an intricate dance and communication is the rhythm that ensure we stay in sync. The two most prominent communication styles are inferential and literal communication. Things can become complicated when two partners have different communication styles, […]
Today, I want to talk about a topic that many couples might find challenging to discuss: the impact of pornography on marriage. Over the years, I’ve worked with numerous couples and seen firsthand how this issue can affect relationships in various ways. When Brad and Sara first came to see me, they were on the […]
Betrayal in a relationship brings a whole host of emotions to the fore. There’s anger, grief, sadness, loss, anxiety, and a loss of self-confidence. An affair shakes the very foundation on which a marriage has been painstakingly built, and trust in the unfaithful partner is completely eroded. At this juncture, it often seems like there’s […]
Although we live in a much more sexually cognizant and accepting society than other generations, talking about sex can still be an awkward topic. In general, most people won’t discuss what happens in bed with others, which can be understandable. However, many won’t even discuss sex with their partners. Sex is a very intimate topic, […]
At Naked Recovery, we specialize in helping people recover and heal from all types of trauma, from marriage challenges, divorce, bereavement, career redundancy, business bankruptcy, birth trauma, sexual trauma, and more. Our Naked Infidelity Recovery Program has been uniquely designed to deliver a structured and supported program to confront, work through, accept, and heal from […]
Infidelity is traumatic. There’s no other way to put it. It causes intensely painful emotions and memories for the person on the receiving end of the infidelity that can last long after they have found out about it. In fact, they could experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including intrusive thoughts, insomnia, flashbacks, nightmares, […]
Infidelity is one of the most common causes of divorce. Cheating with someone outside of the marriage is probably one of the most clear-cut boundaries that many couples have and yet, it seems to be crossed repeatedly. So, is it possible to heal a relationship after someone has been unfaithful? Can a couple find their […]
There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint for identifying narcissists, so by the time we actually realize that we’re in a relationship with one, it can take some work to extricate ourselves from that relationship. Any breakup or divorce is difficult, but navigating a breakup with someone with narcissistic tendencies adds even more complexity. Leaving a narcissist will […]
Most people don’t know that they are in a relationship with a narcissist until they are in a very serious relationship, have already married, or have started a family together. Narcissists tend to be very good at hiding their true selves for as long as they need, but a point eventually does come when the […]
It’s not that there are absolutely no red flags that suggest someone is a narcissist before getting married; it’s just that they manage to hide it exceedingly well until the papers are signed. The truth is, during the dating stage, narcissists often act like perfect partners. They are equal parts doting, as they are independent; […]
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