With dating, you’re concerned with the present, but when in a relationship, you look towards the future. “Dating” and “in a relationship” are terms used interchangeably sometimes, despite there being a clear line between the two.
What constitutes cheating varies across relationships and individuals, because boundaries, values, and expectations are not universal.
A common reason couples seek therapy is to decide whether to end their relationship. Oftentimes, they look to the therapist for the answer. However, this decision is for the couple alone. The therapist’s role is to help each partner reach a decision with which they are satisfied. It is not to tell them what to do. So, how do you know when it is time to call it quits?
A rebound relationship is one that begins too quickly after another relationship that wasn’t given sufficient time to process. It is a buffer that helps one person “cope” with a recent long-term relationship.
You’ve had troubles for a while. The arguments are endless. You don’t feel close the way you used to. It seems there are more negative interactions than good times together. The “d-word” has entered your thoughts at least once. You’re not sure about the future, but you know that what you’ve tried before hasn’t worked. Now you’re willing to try something a bit more drastic.
What if someone told you you could feel better by tapping your body? That you could decrease feelings of anxiety and depression, and improve your self-esteem without anything but your own fingers. While this may sound a bit far-fetched, the results are nothing to roll your eyes at.
The idea that relationships take work is often misconstrued as a belief that relationships are bound for conflict.
Traditional sex and gender stereotypes impose constraints on relationships that can limit authentic sexual expression and intimate satisfaction”, according to research conducted at Columbia University.
A couples retreat is intentional one-on-one time for you and your partner to meet your relationship goals. A lot of transformation can occur when you can fully focus on your relationships without distractions.
You may have heard about microaggressions occurring in the workplace. You may have even had a training on how to prevent them.
It may have occurred 30, 40, or more years ago. You may not remember it much at all. And yet, childhood trauma has a way of staying with you and impacting many areas of your adult life.
Jo decides to plan a surprise couple getaway with her partner, Ryley. When she presents it to Ryley, they’re upset. “We’re supposed to be saving money! You should have asked me first!”