‘It’s Not My Fault!’: Why Defensiveness is Damaging

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Nancy Travers

“Giulio, did you take your sister’s cookie?” I watch as the look on the two pint-sized faces cycles from affront…

The Myth of Being “Too Needy” in Relationships

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Where the “Too Needy” Label Comes From “Too needy” is one of the most common—and damaging—labels in relationships. It’s often…

A Guide to EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)

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When conflict in a relationship starts to feel like a loop you can't escape — the same arguments, the same…

AI as Your Co-Therapist: The Benefits and the Dangers

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Therapy has never been more accessible, but that accessibility comes with major caveats. With AI-powered mental health tools multiplying rapidly,…

How to Deal With Anxiety in Relationships

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Anxiety among people in the United States is at an all time high. According to the National Institute of Mental…

Fondness, Admiration, and Intimacy

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If you feel like the honeymoon phase is over, you can bring back the magic. “We used to be intimate…

How to Express Fondness for Your Partner to Build Intimacy

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In the rush of daily life, it's easy to assume that your partner knows how you feel. You're together, after…

Dating and Intimacy in the Digital Age

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Swipe right. Match. Message. Unmatch. Repeat. For millions of singles today, this is the rhythm of modern romance. Dating apps…

Facing the Challenges of Platonic Love

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What Therapists Should Stop Ignoring About Friendship Friendship is often the most influential — and most overlooked — attachment bond…

How Physical Intimacy and Emotional Intimacy Are Connected

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In many relationships, physical intimacy and emotional intimacy are deeply intertwined. While they are distinct experiences, each one influences and…