Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your partner feeling completely misunderstood, even though you were trying so hard to explain yourself? Maybe the conversation started small. One person felt hurt, disappointed, lonely, or overwhelmed. But within...
The first time my husband, then boyfriend, came to visit my family, I had to sit him down and warn him that my family might be “a lot.” I briefed him that there would be kisses and hugs, even though it was their first time meeting him. I warned him about the prayers...
For many people, social media is a cornerstone of life. It’s a place people go to find out what drama is happening with their favorite celebrities, get life hacks, recipes, and inspiration from their favorite influencers, and learn who from their graduating class has...
Have you ever been in a fight with your partner and wondered why the argument felt so entrenched? Your partner was so focused on being right that they missed your tears or dismissed your emotional experience altogether. Sometimes it’s more than a frustrating...
Do you ever wonder why your relationship with your partner doesn’t feel deeply fulfilling? Your way of attaching to others — your anxious attachment style or other attachment pattern — is a blueprint for how you connect in close relationships. Your attachment style is...
Everyone feels insecure at times. Insecurities can sneak into any relationship, whether at work or with family, in your romantic relationship, or with friends. If you've ever felt burdened with insecurities in your relationship and are unsure how to move forward, you...
A loving partnership is one of the most valuable things in life. Being able to turn to and depend on our partner creates deep joy, shelter, and protection through life's challenges. But no matter how secure our relationship is, we all experience periods of...
You may have encountered EFT or Emotionally Focused Therapy if you have researched therapy types. This well-known approach is based on John Bowlby's attachment research from more than 50 years ago. Bowlby found that humans and higher primate animals appeared to have...