Why do some men stop trying in dating or relationships? It is often assumed to be anger, entitlement, or a loss of interest. Yet for many men, emotional withdrawal develops more quietly through repeated rejection, diminished confidence, and the growing sense that effort no longer leads to connection. Sex Therapist and Relationship Counsellor Dr Martha Tara Lee explains how understanding these different pathways helps distinguish healthy self-protection from emotional avoidance, controlling behaviour, and patterns of disengagement that can ultimately harm relationships.

Can someone be independent, successful, and simply lose interest in sex? Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee, explores why low sexual desire is not always a problem to fix, but may reflect changing priorities, autonomy, or emotional self-protection—and how to tell the difference.

Many couples still care deeply for each other — yet feel emotionally distant, lonely, or stuck in constant conflict. Some describe their marriage as feeling more like roommates than romantic partners. Others feel trapped in an emotionally disconnected relationship where conversations revolve only around chores, schedules, children, or responsibilities. What happened to the passion, closeness, and emotional intimacy that once felt effortless? Psychologist Ho Shee Wai shares why sometimes, love alone is not enough to sustain a healthy relationship over time.

Many women didn’t come to counselling because they want to change the men in their lives. They came because they feel confused, exhausted, or alone — trying to connect with a father who won’t talk, a partner who shuts down, or a son who seems unreachable. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why is he like this?” — not in anger, but in longing — this article is for you. Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Parenting Coach, Ben Ang, discusses how you can understand the men in your life.