Relationships

Everyone needs human connection for their well-being. Yet, all relationships go through ups and downs. But if you place emotional intimacy on the back burner in your most important relationships, you could face serious challenges. So, what exactly is emotional intimacy? Emotional intimacy is a type of emotional closeness that plays a necessary role in […]

Every relationship faces challenges and hits bumps in the road to a long-term, fulfilling partnership. But you might have hit an impasse, a place where you both feel stuck and sense the relationship deteriorating. A couples therapist can help you mend the parts of your relationships that feel broken.  However, finding a couples therapist can […]

In the depths of the COVID pandemic, Pew Research Center set out to profile single adults in the United States. By “single,” the researchers meant individuals who are not married, living with a partner, or in a committed romantic relationship.  Single people made up 31% of the population surveyed — and, depending on the cultural […]

It’s common to have some trepidation as you start a new relationship, and it’s also normal for relationships to face challenges. But when anxious thoughts and feelings dominate your romantic relationships, you might be dealing with relationship anxiety. The good news is that you aren’t alone—many people experience this. What’s more, you are not doomed […]

Do you find yourself struggling to connect with others on a deep and meaningful level? You’re not alone.  As social creatures, it’s natural for us to seek companionship, love, and unwavering support from our partners. Yet, many of us struggle to navigate the complexities of our relationships.  What if we told you there’s a way […]

When you first start dating someone, it’s natural to want to shower them with affection and attention. However, if your partner is over the top with their declarations of love, gifts, and compliments, you may be experiencing a phenomenon called love bombing. Love bombing is a red flag that a person may have ulterior motives […]

Do you find it difficult to trust others in relationships? Is your instinct to distance yourself when relationships become more intimate? These are the kinds of questions on the minds of people who are looking to learn more about attachment styles and how they impact mental health and relationships. If you are wondering, “What is […]

Each of us has a different attachment style in relationships. Some of us are more likely to trust others, while others tend to be more anxious. Some of us are more hesitant to get too attached; others may be perceived as “clingy.” Our particular attachment patterns are established early in life — as far back […]

According to the Gottman Institute, the average couple waits for six years before seeking the help of a counselor, even when their relationship is not working properly. Ideally, you should seek expert intervention through couples counseling or marital therapy as soon as possible if your relationship is facing significant challenges.