Banishing the Toxic Critic in Your Mind
“If you think you’re enlightened, spend a week with your family.” ~ Ram Dass It was exciting to go away to college. You were leaving home to meet new people and do things that had nothing to do with your childhood. But you were an adult, so you were ready to leave families you loved […]
Loneliness and the Avoidant Attachment Style
Loving at Arm’s Length? Are you married or in a serious relationship with someone who seems emotionally distant and tries to push you away? Or, do you ever feel like you don’t want to get too close to your partner or spouse, even though you love and care about them? If so, you may have […]
Marriage Counseling New York: Strengthen Bonds
Revitalize Your Relationship: Expert Marriage Counseling New York Solutions Are you and your partner struggling to connect, communicate, or navigate life’s challenges? You’re not alone. Many couples face these issues, and expert marriage counseling and couples therapy can be the key to revitalizing your relationship. Our team of skilled marriage therapists in New York specializes […]
Best Marriage Therapist NYC: What Science Says
What Makes the Best Marriage Therapist in NYC? The Essence of Exceptional Marriage Therapy Best marriage therapist NYC? In a city teeming with diverse stories, unspoken dreams, and intricate relationship dynamics, the answer lies in a blend of empathy, cultural competency, tailored approaches, and continuous professional development. This blog series uncovers the transformative journeys of […]
Couple Goals for 2023: How to Make Your Love Blossom
One area that a lot of couples decide to work on relates to improving communication and your ability to resolve conflicts. When couples can effectively navigate challenging conversations and find solutions, they can build stronger, more fulfilling connections with each other.
Follow some tips to help you improve your communication and conflict-resolution skills in 2023.
Cyber Infidelity: Are You Being Betrayed in the Digital Age?
Here’s How to Navigate the Chaos of Digital Cheating in New York Navigating the turbulent waters of love and relationships is challenging, especially in New York— a city that never sleeps, and neither do its problems. With the evolution of the digital landscape, defining fidelity and betrayal has never been trickier. Ever asked, “Is this […]
Stages of Marriage: 7 Phases Every Lasting Relationship Passes Through
All relationships go through stages. Every stage teaches you about the other person, which might reveal a side of them that you didn’t know about. This is a learning process, and the couple needs to work through the challenges in order to grow. Some couples survive these stages, others don’t. Knowing about the 7 stages of marriage can help you prepare for the emotional rollercoaster ahead. If that’s not enough hint yet, there’s going to be a lot of ups and downs that will surely test your love for each other and your individual mental fortitude.
Is My Parent a Narcissist? Transforming Relationships Through Schema Therapy
Couples Therapy in NYC: Tales for Lovebirds If you and your partner are perched atop a Manhattan tower, squinting across the skyline and wondering, “Is my parent a narcissist or the Statue of Liberty?” this article is your compass. Brace yourself for a unique odyssey through the labyrinthine city of parental narcissism. Do you have […]
NYC Valentine’s Day Guide 2023: How To Treat The One You Love
Need some swoon-worthy ways to treat the love of your life this Valentine’s Day? The 2023 version of Valentine’s Day is coming up, and there’s no better place to celebrate with your partner or spouse than in New York City, the city that never sleeps! You can do many things to make this day special […]
Seeing danger signs in your marriage
When a couple is stuck in a negative pattern, even the slightest action can turn into an explosive eruption. For most couples who come for marriage therapy, they realize that they are not able to get out of it on their own. This acceptance is a first step to identify the problem behind the pattern, and then develop a plan for change that involves creating a new way to connect with each other.
Read about the ingredients of a conflict are mostly similar with most couples in a negative pattern. In most cases, one partner criticizes or blames, and another defends or withdraws. For some couples both partners go into an attack mode, with one or both eventually retreating. In the worst cases, both partners stop attacking, but in a withdrawal state, the relationship is on life support.
