Relationship Problems Archives
Jessica Pontis, LCSW As we move from winter into spring, we experience change, almost as if the sunlight and blossoms inspire an emotional renaissance. With this change in season let us take the time to do some spring cleaning, to look at ourselves and our relationships and determine what patterns we would like to change. An honest examination of our own relationships requires mindful purpose and meaningful action, as well as a gentleness that comes with…
Kaitlin Broderick LCPC Every relationship is unique in its own way, however, there are certain stages of intimate relationships that many couples navigate through. Relationship experts the Gottman’s found through their work with couples certain stages that most intimate relationships go through. Each stage can either bring the couple closer together or push the couple further apart. The first phase of a relationship is known as the honeymoon stage. This is the phase of a relationship where…
Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor We often focus on the problems relationships present and can lose sight of what we are working towards. While many of us can identify conflict, blame, resentment, jealousy, and anger as components of an unhealthy relationship, can you also define a healthy one? People struggle with some of these “ugly” parts of a relationship, but at the end of the day we are all fighting for the healthy and loving relationship we…
An intimate relationship with a partner can be fulfilling and rewarding, yet challenging at the same time. If you have ever been in a relationship with another person, you know that there are inevitable struggles that will transpire along the way. How these struggles are managed and processed within the relationship is one of the markers for how successful and lasting the relationship will be. Sometimes, when struggles occur for a couple, the issues at hand are…