Posted On: May 5, 2024
Relationship E.Q.: 4 Common Gaslighting Techniques What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self-doubt and confusion in their victim’s mind. Gaslighting typically takes place in abusive relationships like this, and is closely associated with other types of emotional and physical abuse. While gaslighting is most […]
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Posted On: November 22, 2022
Many years ago, I went on a coffee date and sent a text to my date when he was nowhere to be seen. He replied: “On the way.” I asked how long – as “on the way” could mean many things and yet didn’t get a reply. So I ended up waiting more than an […]
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Posted On: April 26, 2017
This article appeared originally in The Huffington Post. There is no escape the proliferation of handheld electronic devices as we live in the world now accustomed to words like “selfies” and “sexting”. Here are seven sex and relationship terms that I didn’t know of growing up and I thought you might also want to know […]
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Posted On: January 19, 2014
Welcome to Love, Sex, and Everything In-Between! My name is Martha. I’m a sexologist, and I am playing Goddess Goody-Two-Shoes. The theme of this month is Patience. Are you patient with yourself? Do you tend to procrastinate? Make excuses for yourself? Complain a lot? Or blame others when things don’t go your self? Or perhaps […]
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