Thousands of individuals across the world suffer from severe anxiety. In many cases, it is manageable and may not be totally obvious. But many couples may find that having anxiety in a relationship can create significant strain. Whether it is simple dating anxiety, social anxiety, or general anxiety with life, this can create tension with…
Depression in a relationship affects all aspects of one’s life. Whether it’s suicidal feelings or simply feeling down, these create some very challenging roadblocks in life. Depression creates a lack of feeling, which prevents you from the connection we need with friends, family, and significant others. This can cause significant strain in any relationship and,…
After getting married, some find they have difficulty expressing their true emotions to their spouse. Much of what they learned about emotional expression may have come from experiences in their families growing up. For example, in my family, displaying any emotion besides happiness was discouraged. I was taught that if I was feeling any kind…
Could suppressing negative emotions actually harm relationships more than help them? Holding back, reducing, or inhibiting ongoing emotions is known in the research world as “emotional suppression.” And we’ve all experienced emotional suppression. If you have ever hidden a worry to avoid worrying someone else or suppressed negative emotions that could lead someone to judge…
If you and your partner find that you have communication problems, or a few “hot topics” that almost always ends up in an argument, here are a few tips to help you clear up those communication channels…
Do you ever wonder what keeps you stuck on Facebook for hours at a time, even when you KNOW you have better things to do? Well, a recent article published in…
Our first instinct when we see our partner struggling with something is to try to fix it for them. This is especially true when our partner struggles with mental health. We hate seeing our partner in pain and we want to be the source of comfort and healing for them. Unfortunately…
Have you ever dated someone who is constantly texting and calling you, wanting to know what you’re up to? What about the person who you’re always chasing because they’re so good at playing hard-to-get? Do you want to know why some people act like this in relationships?
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