rebuilding emotional intimacy

When Apologies Aren’t Enough: How to Rebuild Trust After Emotional Neglect

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We’ve all heard the saying, “Sorry isn’t always enough.” And when it comes to emotional neglect in relationships, this couldn’t be truer. Maybe you’ve experienced it: long stretches of feeling unseen, unheard, or unimportant, followed by a quick “I’m sorry” when the neglect is finally brought up. The problem is, words alone can’t undo the … Read more

Why ‘Just Have Sex’ Doesn’t Work and What to Do Instead

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We’ve all heard it at some point. Maybe a well-meaning friend suggested it, or maybe you’ve told yourself: “Just have sex. It’ll fix things.” But the reality is, that advice often does more harm than good. If it were that simple, you wouldn’t be here reading this, right? The truth is, relationships are complicated, and … Read more