Every relationship, for the most part, is faced with the topic of sex at one point or another. For some, this may not be an issue, but for others, it is an issue. There are many reasons why sex may be avoided, but for fibromyalgia thrivers, sex is usually avoided because of the physical pain it causes.
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One of the most valuable parts of any relationship is connection. Learning how to connect isn’t something that comes naturally, and it must be a commitment both members of the relationship are willing to make. Here are some tips to connect with your loved ones to cultivate a healthy relationship.
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We are aware of the effects of food and poison or toxic chemicals on the body. But are we aware of the effects of toxic relationships on our health? Most of us are not, and that’s why I’m showing you how to recognize (and dump) toxic relationships.
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You may not know how to tell the other person how they can help you, and be supportive in a way that is not pitiful, guilt-ridden, less than, or upsetting. Here’s how to tell others, how much to tell others, and how others can help.
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This article first appeared in The Fibromyalgia Magazin, in July 2016. Since my diagnosis in 2012, I have asked the question,
Fibromyalgia Relationships Part 1: Silencing the What-ifs Read More »
When I was first confronted with the term ‘setting personal boundaries’, I was not so sure I understood what that
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