“Calm down.” “Just relax.” “Don’t worry about it.” “Stop stressing out.” “It will be fine.” “Don’t get so upset.” We have all probably been told these phrases, or something similar, by another person when we were angry, anxious, or stressed. We may even ourselves be guilty of saying them to another person. But did it…

We all have times in our lives, sometimes more than we want, when we are asked to do something, give something, or help with something that we don’t want to but yet we say yes anyway. There are somethings we do or agree to because it will help someone, make them happy, or it is…

Wedding season is upon us once again. Many view weddings as a time to celebrate, honor one’s love and commitment to their partner, bring family and friends together, and be a happy time for all involved. But there is a dark side to weddings that is often not talked about or is ignored, and that…

Unexpected obstacles can interrupt momentum fast. A project stalls, a plan collapses, or progress slows at the worst possible moment. These experiences can feel jarring, yet coping with setbacks and failures can also spark meaningful growth. Moments that seem discouraging often reveal new direction, new insight, and new strength. Growth begins when you turn from…

“I can’t deal with my parents, I just don’t know how to talk to them, all we do is fight.” “I found out my girlfriend is using drugs and I want to help her.” “My son is not motivated or interested in anything, I don’t know what to do.” “My partner is spending way too…

Smartphones buzz during dinner. Streaming shows keep us awake longer than we planned. Work emails sneak into late evenings. Technology has a powerful way of blending into every part of life. Without realizing it, we sometimes allow it to steal time from the people who matter most. Relationships work on attention, respect, and shared experiences.…

According to Wikipedia, “In sociology and psychology, self-esteem reflects a person’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth” and per dicitionary.com, self-worth is defined as “the sense of one’s own value or worth as a person; self-esteem; self-respect.” In contrast, one’s net-worth is measured by the combination of what one owns (their…

Conversations can either deepen connection or create distance. Learning how to foster healthy communication takes intention, patience, and a willingness to look at your own patterns. At Symmetry Counseling, we often meet couples and individuals who want to feel heard, understood, and respected but feel stuck in cycles of arguing or long stretches of silence.…

An important discussion you should have to help keep the peace in your relationship concerns your division of labor. Household chores are something we all have to deal with, and partners often enter the relationship with different expectations for who is responsible for what and how often a certain task needs to be completed to…