What is an emotional affair? by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Mar 1, 2024 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships Romantic partnerships thrive on trust, intimacy, and honesty. When something starts to infringe on or inhibit that in a relationship, it can threaten its well-being. Though physically cheating is one of the most talked about ways that such trust gets broken, emotional affairs should also be taken into account. An…
Shame Vs. Guilt. Guilt can help us better cope with our secrets (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Mar 28, 2019 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics When we feel ashamed of our secrets, we’re more likely to think about them over and over again. We can better cope by shifting away from shame and toward guilt. A Columbia University study asked 1,000 participants questions about their secrets, including how much shame and guilt they associated with…