We all deeply desire connection with others, but what is necessary for us to have this? When we were born, the most important thing to us was connection with our mother. We needed connection with her body for adequate sustenance. We needed emotional connection with her, or with someone, to feel safe, and to develop...
Tag Archives: connectionAre you addicted to porn and not feeling good about it? Discover the likely underlying cause and what to do about it. I received the following question when I was conducting a webinar on sexual addiction: “I have had a pornography addiction since I was a teenager. I am now in my mid 30′s. For... Do you sometimes feel like you try to give your partner the connection he or she wants and can’t figure out how? I was having a Skype session with Andrea and Lawrence. Married for 18 years with two teen-age children, their marriage was strained. When I asked Lawrence how things were going between them, his... Are you mystified about how to create meaningful emotional connection with others? We are inherently social beings, and feeling emotionally connected with another is one of the great joys in life. Yet, all too often, we feel lonely around another or others, wanting to connect and not knowing how. We may have learned numerous dysfunctional... Do you want to experience intimacy and connection with others, and the joy and aliveness that this offers? You need to start by learning how to love yourself, rather than abandon yourself. “Intimacy begins with oneself. It does no good to try to find intimacy with friends, lovers, and family if you are starting out... |
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