You’re in a relationship. You’re feeling good about it. You love your partner. Your partner loves you back. You know each other well. You talk,
Most people who’ve been in a long-term, committed relationship can recall times when it felt like you were spending all of your time together. You
Defense mechanisms are unconscious tools that people use to escape intensely unpleasant emotions, like anger, jealousy, guilt, and grief. Repression is one of these strategies.
If you’re just starting a new relationship, it’s normal to not be completely open immediately. However, as time passes, not being able to let your
Experiencing intense feelings is an integral part of being human. Our deepest feelings, whether it’s sadness, anger, or joy, power our most interesting and vivid
In healthy partnerships, you start out close—without any emotional distance. Over time, events or stresses can drive one or both partners to feel shut off.
Ever feel like you’re stuck in quicksand, unable to take a single step toward your goals? It’s that sinking sensation where anxiety creeps in, or
