“How can I get the spark back in my relationship?” That has to be one of the most frequently asked questions about relationships and it applies to everyone, not just people that have been together for years. That’s right, even couples that have only been together for 3 months can start worrying about complacency (AKA …
Are you feeling too comfortable in your relationship? Have you noticed a lack of effort or excitement? Relationships are meant to be exciting and fulfilling, but it’s not uncommon for couples to fall into a state of complacency. When the initial spark fades away, it’s easy to become comfortable and settle into a routine. However, …
Complacency: What is it and How Does it Ruin Relationships? Read More »
Relationships take work. In fact, one of the best ways to keep your relationship in good working order, you need to put in regular work to maintain (or even improve) it. When you notice issues start to pop up, that should be a signal that you need to fix whatever isn’t working quickly to prevent …
Emotions are a key part of any relationship, but they’re also pretty tricky to manage. Emotions can give us a springboard to a long, happy, and healthy relationship while simultaneously causing difficulty in those very same relationships. Sometimes our logic just flies out of the window when our emotions are triggered, leading to misunderstandings and …
Diving Deeper: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Read More »
We’re all different on an individual level. What works for one of us might not work for the other. This is true in pretty much every aspect of our lives. With that said, it’s easy to continue onto my next point: every couple is different. Couples follow the same general logic as individuals do, just …
Bank Accounts: Should They be Separate or Shared? Read More »
After you experience infidelity, there’s an endless number of paths you can take. This all starts with one question: do you want to stay together? If the answer is yes, there are a few general types of reconciliation that you can follow from this point on. Read on to learn more about them and how …
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a cutting-edge method of intervention. EFT can be helpful for people with depression, anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress, and it comes in many different settings. Some of these are individualized, family, and couples therapy. For this article, though, I will stick to emotionally focused couples therapy (EFCT). The goal of …
Infidelity can definitely be a traumatic experience, especially if you’re the betrayed partner. With traumatic experiences, there can be a variety of triggers (intrusive thoughts and emotions that remind you of a traumatic event). Experiencing infidelity (cheating) can completely destabilize your life. It takes a lot of work to make it through the initial situation, …
