How Body Shame Affects Intimacy with Your Partner
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
Body shame and intimacy. Let me sit with that for a second, because what you’re
Perfectionism and Shame in Relationships
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. It is ten at night. You are standing in
When You Feel Like a Burden to Your Partner
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. Feeling like a burden to your partner is not
Dealing with Shame Attacks During Arguments
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
It is ten past eleven on a Tuesday. Your partner said one sentence. Maybe it
How to Talk to Your Partner About Shame Issues
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
It is late. You have been rehearsing a sentence in your head for two hours,
How Sexual Shame Is Ruining Your Relationship
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. You are lying in bed next to the person
Overcoming Fear of Being Authentic with Your Partner
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
You know, this one lands right in the heart of what I see couples struggling
When Shame About Mental Health Affects Your Relationship
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
I see this every week in my office. One partner carries this invisible weight of
How Defensive Behaviors Hide Shame in Marriage
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
You said something small. Maybe you asked why the bills didn’t get paid, or why
Feeling Inadequate as a Partner or Spouse
Figs O'Sullivan
April 9, 2026
Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. Feeling inadequate in a relationship is a shame alarm
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