Mental Health and Behavioral Health Blog

By Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC When one partner wants sex and the other rarely or never does, it can become one of the most painful and difficult issues in a relationship. The partner seeking intimacy may feel rejected, undesirable, or wonder whether their partner is still attracted to them. Over time, what begins as a difference in sexual desire can become a source of resentment, insecurity, and emotional distance. But a lack of sexual desire does not automat

By Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC You’ve never met in person. You’ve never kissed. You’ve never touched. But you check your phone hoping they’ve written, you think about them throughout the day, and you may be telling them things you no longer tell your partner. So, is it cheating? There isn’t one answer. Every couple has different boundaries, and what feels innocent to one couple may feel like a betrayal to another. But an online relationship can become emotiona