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Will I Ever Find Love? What to Remember When Looking for “The One”

August 30, 2018 by Thriveworks Staff Leave a Comment

Will I Ever Find Love? What to Remember When Looking for “The One”

Some people search their whole lives for "The One." And they're constantly asking, "will I ever find love?" Here are a few things to remember during your search. Single life can be rough. Playing the field and enjoying your independence can be lots of fun, but the pressure to find someone to live happily ever after with is always looming. Especially in the age of social media, where we're constantly bombarded with images of loved-up couples. Eventually, you end up comparing yourself to them. You might start to ask yourself "will I ever find love?" If that's where you are right now, don't worry. Here are a few important points to remember when being single is getting you down:     1. It will happen when the time is right. It sounds cliche, but things will come together when they're supposed to. Lots of people who find their perfect partner say that they came along when they least expected it. While putting yourself out there by creating online dating profiles and going to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Couples Counseling, Loneliness and Isolation, Relationship Counseling

Boston Sex Therapy

August 30, 2018 by Thriveworks Staff Leave a Comment

Boston Sex Therapy

Boston Sex Therapy, Powered by Thriveworks Sex is awesome. Or rather, it should be. Aside from the fact that it’s our tried-and-true way of continuing the human race, sex can also be incredibly fun and satisfying. Unfortunately, however, we humans have an artistic flair for going about things in the wrong way: we elevate the importance of sexuality in our entertainment and advertisements while simultaneously cheapening its authenticity. It’s no wonder so many of us are so often confused, frustrated or anxious about sex. Despite how much it permeates various levels of our day-to-day (as Oscar Wilde once said, “Everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power.”), very little in the way of open and honest discourse about physical intimacy happens in the limelight. No, instead sex usually makes the headlines when someone is sleeping with someone other than who they should be sleeping with (or doing so in a way that many deem questionable). So, instead of it being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Couples Counseling, Loneliness and Isolation, Mental Health, Relationship Counseling, Sex Therapy and Sexual Disorders

Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation in Boston: 7 Strategies for Making Friends and Building Relationships

September 25, 2017 by Thriveworks Staff Leave a Comment

Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation in Boston: 7 Strategies for Making Friends and Building Relationships

“The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” —Mother Teresa Today’s world appears more connected than ever, and yet many people feel lonely and isolated. Everyone keeps their friends up-to-date with Snapchat and Instagram. Smart phones mean communicating with people across the world can happen in an instant. Through technology, people are rarely alone, and yet, loneliness in the age of social media is a well-documented phenomenon. Being around people is a very different experience than being connected to people. People often share their pictures or their status, but are they sharing their fears, their happiness, their concerns, or their delight? And are they listening as their loved ones open up about their own experiences and feeling? Even though many people are rarely alone, they are not experiencing these healthy connections. Instead, they often feel isolated. Loneliness involves a deep sense of isolation and disconnection from others, … [Read more...]

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