Bipolar disorder is a condition that affects an individual’s mood. While manageable, the condition not only affects how a person thinks and feels, but also how they behave and act in romantic relationships. For instance, individuals with bipolar disorder experience severe high and low moods,...
Too many people think couples therapy is only for relationships in crisis. In reality, working with a couples therapist provides benefits for relationships at any stage, such as strengthening communication, learning how to address conflicts, and deepening emotional intimacy. If you’ve ever considered speaking to...
Infidelity can cause immense pain in a relationship. The feelings of betrayal, confusion, anger, and sadness are all-consuming in the moment. For many couples, discovering or admitting infidelity shakes the very core of their relationship and may be the end of many happy (or not-so-happy)...
Abuse in relationships often begins as a whisper before growing to a roar. Over time, control, fear, and emotional harm escalate, leaving individuals unsure if what they’re experiencing is abuse. If something feels wrong but you can't quite name it, you may be experiencing a...
Can We Ever Recover from Infidelity? Infidelity is one of the most painful breaches a relationship can suffer. Whether it’s a one-night stand, an emotional affair, or a long-term deception, being cheated on can feel like the ground has shifted beneath your feet. In the...
Maintaining healthy relationships with extended family members—such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and in-laws—can be tough. According to an article published by YouGov, 46% of Americans don’t have any extended family members living in the same city or town as them. Unfortunately,...
Do you struggle to maintain a positive relationship with your father, mother, brother, sister, spouse, or child? If so, you’re not alone. Oftentimes, the people closest to us are the ones who know how to push our buttons the most. And conversely, we tend to...
How to Convince Your Partner to Go to Couples Therapy Navigating relationship challenges can be difficult, especially when one partner feels ready to seek professional help, and the other does not. If you're considering couples therapy but your partner is hesitant, you're not alone —...
Taming the Flame: How Anger Management Can Transform Your Relationships Anger is a natural human emotion—raw, powerful, and at times, overwhelming. While it often gets a bad reputation, anger in itself isn't inherently negative. It becomes problematic when it goes unchecked, manifesting in ways that...
When we first fall in love with that special someone, we want to spend all of our time together. In fact, we seem to feel better when we are with our significant other. This is the infatuation stage, and admittedly, it feels really good. But...
No matter how independent you may be, it’s still important to build healthy relationships with your immediate and extended family members, friends, and coworkers. Research suggests that when we foster connections with those around us, it can: Improve our self-esteem Make us more cooperative, empathetic,...
There is a very old saying that says, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” This is a warning to people to not act out in anger or resentment because you only end up harming yourself. Over time, these feelings of resentment can...
Have you recently gone through a divorce, a broken engagement, or a breakup? The loss of a romantic relationship can be especially difficult because we spend so much time with our significant others, so a separation can impact many aspects of our lives and leave...
We all believe we know what narcissism looks like. After all, aren’t a majority of politicians and Hollywood A-listers narcissists, projecting their massive egos onto the world? While that may be true, narcissists come in all shapes and sizes. They walk among us, some of...
“I do.” Two simple enough words. And when you say them on your wedding day, you really mean them. But “I do” can quickly turn into, “I thought I could” when you don’t know exactly who or what you are committing to. Let’s face it,...
So, you’ve decided that it’s time to set some boundaries in your life. Good for you! Boundaries are essential to maintaining relationships with friends, family members, and coworkers, as they can help build trust and respect. Once you’ve decided what your boundaries are, the next...