The Intimacy Ladder
Managing Love Intelligently: Episode 59
The intimacy ladder is a concept that allows people to slowly, steadily, and safely get to know one another. Remember, intimacy is not sex; it's the ability to safely share our lives together.
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In other news, I published my 76th blog on Psychology Today last week: “Spiritual Abuse Harms Your Sexual and Mental Health.” Key points include:
Spiritual abuse refers to someone using spiritual or religious beliefs to hurt, scare, or control others.
Abuse can cause trauma, which may lead to anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a variety of irrational beliefs.
Beware of people who claim to know the mind of God.
By reclaiming your autonomy, you can turn toward the truth within yourself.
You can read the full blog here or click on the image below.
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