Category Relationships

Ambivalence is part of any relationship. If we are honest with our selves we will acknowledge that our partner is both wonderful […]

Two major fears frequently show up in relationships: the fear of abandonment or loss of partner and the fear of engulfment or […]

Stress affects people differently and some people seem to be more naturally resilient. A certain amount of stress is beneficial and can […]

Dragging old baggage around with you can taint the most promising relationship. Making your partner pay for the wrongs of exes puts […]

It is inevitable that you will be hurt in a love relationship, in fact, the closer your relationship the greater your chances […]

It is natural to feel disappointed if friends or loved ones fail to show interest or excitement about our successes. Many clients […]

“You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover’s arms can only come later […]

How many times have you promised yourself that you would never do that again, only to find yourself doing it a short […]

Great lessons from Happy Couples can be learned from observing happy, long-term couples. They have found ways to protect and nurture their relationship. […]

Clients often express that they are reluctant to communicate their frustrations to their partner and they do not want to be seen […]

As human beings we long for social relationships, even if we don’t consciously believe that. There is a reason single people, young […]

When problems arise in a relationship, couples are often told they need to “communicate”—or talk to each other. In many cases, however, couples […]