Why Your Fights Feel So Intense: Understanding the Role of Trauma in Couple Conflict
If you’ve ever been in a relationship where even minor arguments feel intense, you aren’t alone. Many couples have arguments that escalate quickly or leave both partners confused and exhausted by the end. Though there are many reasons for high-conflict patterns,...
Why Does Your Partner’s Mood Affect Yours?
When two individuals spend a lot of their time together, they exchange not only words and actions, but also energies. Much of the time, one partner’s mood can directly impact the other’s emotions as well. You might notice that when your significant other...
Why Is It Hard for Me to Trust My Partner Even Though They Haven’t Done Anything Wrong?
Trust really is the foundation of a healthy relationship. It enables us to connect with our romantic partners and feel both safe and confident with them. Yet, even when our significant other has never betrayed us, worry can creep in. Plenty of people find themselves...
Finding Community and Overcoming Loneliness: The Importance of Third Spaces
What to Do When You Don’t Want to Be in an Open Relationship Anymore
Change is inevitable, both in relationships and life in general. At one time, you may have agreed to an open relationship out of curiosity and excitement, but now something feels off. If you’re finding yourself questioning whether this dynamic still works for...
