by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Oct 20, 2023 | Anger, Relationships
Many of us believe that “good relationships” don’t have conflict. Contrary to this commonly held belief, conflict is absolutely essential in romantic relationships! Conflict in a relationship doesn’t imply failure or dysfunction, but rather signifies...
by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Jul 21, 2023 | Anger, Anxiety, Bullying, LGBTQ+, Relationships, Trauma
Empowering Strategies for Resilience and Growth In today’s diverse society, it is disheartening to acknowledge that certain religious beliefs continue to marginalize and discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. Anti-gay religions have a harmful impact...
by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Dec 30, 2022 | Family, LGBTQ+, Relationships
This article is inspired by friends and clients who recently shared with me about their coming out journey. In my article Relationship Tips for Gay Men…and anyone else smart enough to read this article, I suggest that gay men “celebrate their gay” by...
by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Jul 1, 2022 | LGBTQ+, Relationships
…and anyone smart enough to read this article In 2014, I attempted my first 5-day backpacking trip. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first mountaineer to summit Mt. Everest without supplemental oxygen, once said, “It is...
by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Oct 29, 2021 | Relationships
In the early days of a relationship, sex can seem fun, exciting, and something to look forward to for many couples. Of course, every couple is different. For many, even those still profoundly in love, sexual passion and behaviors can change throughout a long-term...
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