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My past wounds complicate my romantic relationship

A couple who seems to pout at each other
Wed, 11/06/2024 - 09:45
Shalie-Emma Vaillancourt
Rose Lebeau
Natacha Godbout
Attachment
Couple relationships
Intimate relationships

Nico and Ima have been a couple for five years. Nico was exposed to violence between his parents at a very early age, and was himself abused as a child. Although his relationship with Ima has been stable for several years, Nico doesn't always feel comfortable in his relationship.

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Not tonight honey, I have a headache!

Couple of women having a dispute in bed
Sun, 10/20/2024 - 13:35
Amélie Vallée
Caroline Dugal
Couple relationships
Intimate relationships
Sexuality

Sam can't wait for Alex to return from a work trip so they can have an intimate moment together. When Alex gets home, Sam immediately notices that Alex looks exhausted and responds poorly to his/her affection.

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Connecting to cultivate healthy relationships

Group of friends sitting at a table and using their computers
Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:05
Audrey-Ann Lefebvre
Anne-Laurence Gagné
Audrey Brassard
Intimate relationships
Relationship
Mental health

It seemed crucial to us, for awareness and prevention purposes, to facilitate access to scientifically informed data for as many people as possible.

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I saw my parents argue aggressively during my childhood

Child watching their parents arguing in the background
Mon, 11/06/2023 - 10:06
Luciana Lassance
Alison Paradis
Natacha Godbout
Couple relationships
Relationship
Conflicts
Violence
Parenthood(11847)

During their childhood, nearly one in two individuals report being exposed to their parents’ aggressive behaviour in the context of marital conflicts

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First relationships, first conflicts

Couple festif
Sun, 03/12/2023 - 10:30
Jeremie Bouvier
Mylène Fernet
Alison Paradis
Éliane Dussault
Couple relationships
Relationships
Love
Conflicts
Violence
Adolescence
Teenagers

Adolescence is a period of great change. On the one hand, your autonomy and identity are developing

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Mindfulness as a tool to mitigate sexual difficulties experienced by trauma survivors

grass background with hands presenting flowers
Mon, 01/09/2023 - 00:00
Lucie Marcoux
Natacha Godbout
Mindfulness
Intimate relationships
Interpersonal traumas
Resilient

There is growing evidence that childhood sexual abuse may be linked to the development of sexual difficulties in adulthood

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What is subtle sexual coercion within intimate relationships? 

Couple
Tue, 11/01/2022 - 18:55
Caroline Dugal
Audrey Brassard
Couple relationships
Intimate relationships
Relationship
Communication

Maxime and Charlie have been together for 3 years. Sometimes, during the night, Charlie wakes up wanting to engage in sex with Maxime. Usually, after waking up, Charlie turns to Maxime, hugs them, kisses them, and puts their hands under their pajamas.

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I see a 6 while my partner sees a 9, who is right?

couple allongé sur le lit
Mon, 04/11/2022 - 00:00
Roxanne Bolduc
Mathilde Baumann
Couple relationships
Attachment
Relationship

6 ou 9

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Sexy thoughts and sleepless nights: Am I cheating?

person in a bed with white sheets
Mon, 03/14/2022 - 00:00
Cloé Canivet
Roxanne Bolduc
Relationship
Intimate relationships
Fantasy

You are lying awake in your bed at night, lost in a sexual fantasy of yourself in a steamy encounter with your favorite celebrity. You turn over and find your partner sleeping next to you. You start to feel guilty and wonder: “Is this cheating? Oh no, is my relationship in trouble?”

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Honey, let’s talk about the elephants in the bedroom

Person holding a cellphone
Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:00
Sarafina Métellus
Relationship
Social media
Attachment

Picture this, you log on to your social media account and stumble upon an old picture of your partner and their ex-lover. While you know it is an old picture, you cannot help but feel the green-eyed monster creeping in: jealousy.

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