Couples in long-term relationships can sometimes go to dark places of chronic hurt and resentment. How they work toward healing matters. Some solutions work better than others to restore closeness. Dr. Steven Stosny, relationship expert and author of Anger in the Age of Entitlement discusses his conclusions. He refers to them as relationship “secrets.” Generally,… Read more »
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Are You Suffering Through An Unhealthy Relationship?
Have you ever ignored the signs of an unhealthy relationship? Do you sense that you might be doing that now? Chicago-based clinical psychologist Roxy Zarrabi, Psy.D. offered her thoughts in Psychology Today as to why you might be ignoring key issues in your romance. She notes that unhealthy relationships have a tendency to make you… Read more »
Did You Enable Your Way Into A Codependent Relationship?
Can enabling your partner lead to an unhealthy codependent relationship? Many experts say that this happens very often. Enabling begins with good intentions. Though you desire to help your significant other with a challenge, addiction, or mental health condition, things often go awry. Over time, offering help repeatedly only encourages the problem behavior. Why Does… Read more »
Third Tip: Choosing a Therapist
3. Briefly tell the prospective therapist why you are seeking therapy at this time. Ask if they have previously treated clients presenting with your issues. You don’t want to be a therapist’s test case. You
Second Tip: Choosing a therapist
2. If you have particular cultural or religious beliefs, be open and upfront with the therapist about them in your initial phone conversation. You are going to someone for help, not to be judged. If
