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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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Published on: 16 Nov 2017
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Can A Relationship Make You Mentally Ill?

Published on: 16 Nov 2017
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Nov 16, 2017
Point blank — relationships are complicated. When they go south, they can sometimes be a blame game, and…
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Published on: 07 Nov 2017
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When Your Partner Just Doesn’t Want Sex

Published on: 07 Nov 2017
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Nov 07, 2017
The following is intended for readers 18+ When there is a tremendous disparity between partners’ sex drives, relationships…
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Published on: 18 Oct 2017
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How Perfectionism Hurts Your Relationships

Published on: 18 Oct 2017
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Oct 18, 2017
Often, people think of perfectionism as positive. After all, who doesn’t want to be perfect? Perfection isn’t attainable,…
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Published on: 27 Sep 2017
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Divorcing A Sociopath

Published on: 27 Sep 2017
  • Written byChaya Beyla
  • Sep 27, 2017
It’s been nearly four years since I left my ex-husband. When I think back to that time, I…
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Published on: 26 Sep 2017
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How Borderline Personality Disorder Impacts Relationships

Published on: 26 Sep 2017
  • Written byJoseph Rauch
  • Sep 26, 2017
Updated on 5/17/2022 Ben learns he is not allowed to take personal calls during business hours at his…
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Published on: 13 Sep 2017
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What Is Gaslighting?

Published on: 13 Sep 2017
  • Written byRenee Fabian
  • Sep 13, 2017
The details are still a little hazy. A girl was staying at my apartment for two weeks. I…
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Published on: 12 Sep 2017
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Exploring Codependent Relationships

Published on: 12 Sep 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Sep 12, 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
Updated on 1/30/2023 Codependency in relationships can often be difficult to understand — and recognize — as it…
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Published on: 07 Sep 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
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Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

How to Deal With a Breakup

Published on: 07 Sep 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byMinkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Sep 07, 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
The end of a relationship can be excruciating, even if you end things on good terms or if…
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Published on: 02 Aug 2017
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6 Quick Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health While Dating

Published on: 02 Aug 2017
  • Written byErin B.
  • Aug 02, 2017
Dating and relationships can be wonderful — meeting new people, the exciting first kindling of romance, establishing a…
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Published on: 13 Jun 2017
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How Divorce Impacts Men’s Mental Health

Published on: 13 Jun 2017
  • Written byJoseph Rauch
  • Jun 13, 2017
When Zak married his ex-wife, he wasn’t sure they were compatible. At the time it didn’t deter him,…

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