What men say about their partners in therapy

Here’s what’s said behind closed doors No Images? Click here     Unsurprisingly, relationship problems are among the most common topics brought up in therapists’ offices. Whether it’s to hash out an argument that happened the night before or to figure out how to bring up a sticky subject with a significant other, people look to therapists for their educated advice and wisdom, rooted both in their academic studies and from years of working with patients one-on-one. But what specific topics come up time and time again? And do those topics differ among men and women? We asked therapists to share the relationship concerns and complains they hear most often from their male patients. Here’s what they said. Xo, Ashley Rockman   In case you missed it For the past few months, we’ve been collaborating with Tumblr to bring you a series of original relationship illustrations created exclusively for HuffPost. This is our final “Love Illustrated” comic – and it’s a goodie. Sao Paulo, Brazil-based artist Priscila Barbosa perfectly captured the struggle of not wanting to share food with your partner (hey, you ordered exactly what you wanted, right?!) What’s your stance on sharing snacks?     #TBT Today’s dating landscape is different than it was even just two years ago, thanks to the Me Too movement. As senior reporter Brittany Wong writes, “We’re thinking differently about sexual pleasure (please, let’s close the orgasm gap already), male entitlement, consent and gender parity in relationships. At the same time, many of us have kindly asked the men in our lives to level up a little, too.” In celebration of Women’s History Month, Brittany asked women to share the new dating rules they’ve established for themselves. This is their list of 16 deal-breakers. Links we love: These Heartwarming Illustrations Show That Dogs Make The Best Roommates What Therapists Are Telling Trauma Survivors After ‘Leaving Neverland’ 32 Relatable Tweets About Marriage That Will Give You A Good Laugh    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe