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Couples
Parenting Without Losing Your Relationship: Real Talk from a Couples Counseling Perspective
Parenting is no joke. Between sleepless nights, endless messes, and constantly being “on,” it’s easy for your relationship to take a backseat. And if you’re starting to feel more like roommates than romantic partners? You’re not alone.
The Difference Between Intimacy and Passion—And Why Your Relationship Needs Both
It’s a question I hear often in couples counseling: “Why do we feel so close… but so far apart at the same time?” More often than not, the answer lies in understanding the difference between intimacy and passion in relationships—and how they function differently in long-term love. We tend to think of them as a…
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Financial Infidelity: Are You or Your Partner Keeping Money Secrets? (Take the Quiz!)
Let’s be honest—talking about money in a relationship can feel… ugh. Whether you’re trying to budget together, pay off debt, or just figure out who’s paying for dinner tonight, it’s not always easy.
How Does Online Infidelity Affect Relationships?
Have you ever caught your partner secretly chatting with an ex on Facebook? Or maybe you’ve been the one sliding into someone’s DMs when you shouldn’t. You might think cheating is straightforward, but the online world has blurred those lines. When it comes to online infidelity, you’re dealing with a whole new ballgame. It’s not just about physical encounters anymore. Emotional cheating is when you’re sharing intimate thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who isn’t your partner. You might not be physically touching, but you’re definitely crossing some boundaries.
The Influence of Family Background and Romantic Compatibility
While physical attraction and shared interests certainly play a role, research suggests that family background differences also impact a partnership’s longevity and success. The values and communication styles modeled in your family of origin significantly impact your choice of romantic partner.
How to Learn from Past Relationship Mistakes
As you look back on past relationships, dwelling on mistakes is natural. While reflection can provide insight, getting stuck in regret keeps you from moving forward. Rather than lamenting “what ifs,” view your relationship history as a learning experience. The challenges and missteps you’ve navigated have shaped who you are today.
Examining the Effect Unmet Childhood Needs Have on Adult Relationships
When childhood needs for love, nurturing, and security are unmet, building healthy relationships as an adult is difficult but not impossible.
How To Let Go Of Trying To Be The Perfect Partner
You know what they say — nobody’s perfect. But that doesn’t stop you from trying your darndest to be the absolute best partner. You go above and beyond to keep them happy. You give it your all daily, determined to be everything they want or need. But the truth is, all that pressure you put on yourself will only backfire. Trying to be perfect will take its toll, leaving you exhausted, frustrated, and like a failure when you inevitably fall short. So, how do you learn to relax? How do you ignore unrealistic expectations and focus on being yourself?
Examining the Effect Unmet Childhood Needs Have on Adult Relationships
Our early relationships with caregivers shape our attachment style — our expectations for how relationships work. Here is how our unmet childhood impacts our adult relationships.
Why Insecurity Is Affecting Your Relationship and What To Do About It
You know that nagging feeling — the one telling you you’re not good enough for your partner? That’s insecurity talking. Insecurity can poison even the healthiest relationships.. It’s normal to feel insecure in a relationship from time to time. But chronic insecurity can damage the foundation of trust and intimacy you’ve built. If your partner frequently doubts themselves, you, or the relationship, it’s essential to understand why.