Barry Vissell

Navigating through life's challenges often requires support, yet many struggle with asking for help due to pride or fear of appearing helpless. This article recounts a personal sailing adventure that highlights the significance of reaching out for assistance, whether from people or divine sources, and the joy that can come from accepting help. What challenges arise from not asking for help? How does pride affect the willingness to seek assistance?

I have spoken to many men who admit that sex is their way to love. The physical act of sex helps them to open their hearts to connect with their partners. Whereas many women need heart connection first so they can be open to sex. Many couples, therefore, are truly stuck. He wants sex in order to feel love. She wants love in order to enjoy sex. To really love a woman, you can't use her body to meet your own needs. Even if it helps you to feel love, she may still feel used.

Image from Pixabay. In This Article: How mother-son enmeshment can sabotage adult relationships The fine line between love and emotional dependence What emotional incest looks like—and why it matters How adult sons can establish healthy boundaries Steps for healing family dynamics through honest conversations by Barry Vissell, co-author of the book: A Couple of Miracles. The mother-adult son relationship, while it can be a wonderful thing, can also be unhealthy, immature, and in need of help.