Isadora Alman, M.F.T.,

Whether physical or psychological, a shutdown needs to be addressed openly. Key points When a partner isn't interested in sex for days or week, it's important to find out why. Is it a matter of "can't" or "won't"? In the case of incapacitation of one partner, both need to discuss options. There may be a time when your partner in a monogamous relationship stops initiating or responding to sexual invitations. It’s important to find out whether it’s a matter of can’t or won’t. It’s certainly...

Some say confess to cheating. Some say no. Either way there are consequences. Consider what is known colloquially as a one-night stand,...