Am I Wasting My Time?

by mila.petkova // May 3, 2023

8 min read The era of instant gratification brought us a new plague – the illusion that one can make choices without experiencing life. Listening to the people who come to my practice, I realize that there is a great... Continue reading →

“Being Good In Bed” – What Does It Even Mean?!?

by mila.petkova // January 27, 2023

6 min read My male friends and counseling clients often ask me what women want during sex. Well, telling just one thing is like claiming that there is one sexual position that is simply the best. It’s not that simple!... Continue reading →

Love Is Always Reciprocal?

by mila.petkova // June 20, 2019

1 minute read In an interview, the French psychoanalyst philosopher Jacques-Alain Miller was reminded of Jacques Lacan’s frequently quoted phrase: “Love is always reciprocal”. What does that mean? asks the interviewer… Continue reading →

How To Analyze Your Boyfriend

by mila.petkova // December 3, 2018

3 minute read Yesterday I read an article about the exciting thrill of not knowing what your man is thinking and how sexy it is to be with a strong, virile macho. The author claimed that it was actually pleasant... Continue reading →

Love Is Something That You DO!

by mila.petkova // December 16, 2016

3 minute read It is difficult to find a soul mate, isn’t it? Especially if you live under the impression that there is a person (someone somewhere) who is just perfect for you. Or maybe you have the illusion... Continue reading →

Happiness Is Boring

by mila.petkova // October 9, 2016

3 minute read “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” ― wrote Leo Tolstoy and he was right. Happiness is boring! If you are happily engaged in a relationship right now (especially... Continue reading →

Dysfunctional Relationship? – Can I/Should I Make It Work?

by mila.petkova // March 5, 2015

3 minute read As a therapist, I would never advise my clients to break up with someone or to do anything possible (and impossible) to make the relationship work. It is up to you to decide if a relationship has... Continue reading →

How Can I Desire What I Already Have?

by mila.petkova // January 7, 2015

Have you ever experienced a much higher sexual arousal when you have been away from your partner for a while? Of course you have. The reencounter after some time spent apart is one of the greatest and also most common... Continue reading →

The Monogamy Paradox

by mila.petkova // November 14, 2014

This article is really more about my personal opinion and much less about any of the psychological theories that I have been studying. After all, on the question monogamy or polygamy everyone decides for oneself. For instance I have been... Continue reading →

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