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Inevitably, you will face relationship challenges — whether romantic relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, friendships, or workplace relationships. Ultimately, all of us crave support and connection with other humans, but the reality is that many of us find relationships difficult to navigate at times. 

Many times the difficulty has to do with communication. We may have trouble articulating or even understanding our own needs — and thus so do many of the people we are in relationships with! A preponderance of relationship woes resolve once these needs are communicated, but we may experience many roadblocks when it comes to honest and direct communication. We may fear opening up, or we may have been taught that sharing our feelings up leads to pain and criticism. 

Individual therapy can help you understand your relationship needs and come up with effective ways to communicate these needs to others. Group or couple’s therapy is a great option to resolve conflicts in romantic relationships or even parent-child relationships. 

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When One Person Controls the Relationship

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It would be nice if every relationship had a straight 50/50 power dynamic split…but those in relationships will…
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Published on: 12 Dec 2018
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Chemistry or Consistency: What Makes for a Better Relationship

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The night of my first date with my ex, I felt strong, instant chemistry. The butterflies in my…
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6 Ways to Deal With People Who Are Distant

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Some people keep feelings and emotions close to the vest. They aren’t bad people, but it can be…
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Commitment Issues: 11 Signs & How to Deal With Them

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  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Dec 10, 2018
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Updated on 1/11/2023 Knowing you have commitment issues in your intimate relationship is one thing. Knowing what to…
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How to Tell Someone You’re Not Interested

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  • Dec 10, 2018
The anxiety starts in my chest and then blooms, smothering my lungs and filling my belly: a guy…
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Why is It So Hard to Compromise

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  • Nov 14, 2018
You probably think you’re a team player. At least, you’ve white-lied that you are in job interviews. But…
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Why Rejection Hurts (and 3 Ways to Dust Yourself Off)

Published on: 13 Nov 2018
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Nov 13, 2018
Nobody is immune to rejection. Even the most beautiful and talented people have been rejected in one way…
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Published on: 03 Oct 2018
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A Therapist’s Guide to Cohabitation

Published on: 03 Oct 2018
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  • Oct 03, 2018
Cohabitation is the practice of living with another person while in a relationship, typically of a romantic or…
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Published on: 02 Oct 2018
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6 Ways to Bounce Back After a Relationship Meltdown

Published on: 02 Oct 2018
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Oct 02, 2018
Relationship meltdowns happen to the best of us (and they’ve certainly happened to me). As humans it’s only…
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Published on: 27 Sep 2018
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What To Do When You Hate Your Partner’s Parents

Published on: 27 Sep 2018
  • Written byJessica DuBois-Maahs
  • Sep 27, 2018
There comes a moment in many serious relationships when it is time to meet your partner’s parents. In…

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