Attachment theory offers explanations about how and why we connect with others in specific ways, especially in romantic relationships. Understanding your partner's attachment style can change everything.
Many people experience a partner shutting down right when connection feels most important. In moments of conflict, one partner may pull away, deflect emotional conversations, or seem comfortable going days without meaningful connection.
When relationships hit a rough patch, most people focus outward. They analyze their partner's behavior, catalog old wounds, and wonder what went wrong.
Fighting in a relationship gets a bad reputation, but the truth is that disagreements are a normal part of being in a partnership. The real question isn’t whether couples fighting is an issue, but how often it is “normal” and what makes conflict healthy versus harmful.
Emotionally Focused Therapy or EFT is one of the many forms of therapy geared toward relationships. Let's learn more about EFT and its effect on relationships.
Family dynamics can already be complicated on their own. Blended families come with their own set of unique challenges that standard and non-blended families don't necessarily have to deal with. Let's learn more about some of the common hurdles in blended families and how to overcome them.
Communicating is an essential part of life, especially in building, maintaining, and growing relationships. This is how to have healthy discussions with your partner about your relationship.
