Category Archive for: "Relationships"

How to Love Someone Without Losing Who You Are Here’s the thing about love that nobody really talks about. Somewhere along the way, many of us start believing that loving someone means slowly [...]

I have encountered many individuals who identify as people-pleasers throughout my therapy career. This tendency can manifest in diverse ways, yet the underlying process is strikingly similar. [...]

In our romantic relationships, we often find ourselves repeating or attempting to repair the interactional patterns established in our family of origin. According to Bowen’s family systems [...]

When it comes to marriage, focusing on oneself might initially strike one as selfish and as a threat to the relationship’s togetherness. However, this emphasis on personal development and [...]

Imagine a family gathering that ends in an argument. Voices are raised, harsh words exchanged, and suddenly, one family member announces they’re done with this family and storms out. Calls [...]

Have you ever considered the impact of your communication skills on your relationships, especially within your family? Are you aware that holding differing opinions is perfectly fine as long as [...]

In the complex dance of marriage, defining oneself can often feel like trying to hold onto your identity in a rapidly flowing river. Take the case of Sarah and Alex, for example. After eight [...]

Picture this: It’s Sunday evening, and your phone rings; it’s your cousin—again. She wants to vent about her life problems for the third time this week. You’re exhausted, [...]

As a therapist, here’s a question I get asked a lot: How do you listen to people’s problems all day? Don’t you get burned out? In all honesty, I have worked on my ability to be [...]

In a time when conformity often takes precedence, embracing our authentic selves can seem daunting. However, as Brene Brown articulates in “Braving the Wilderness” and Glennon Doyle [...]