Why Do I Keep Attracting the Wrong People? Understanding Relationship Patterns in Therapy If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why do I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship?”—you’re not alone. Whether it’s emotionally unavailable partners, high-conflict dynamics, or one-sided emotional labor, many people experience a pattern of…
By Nicole Rothschild After recently reading Lori Gottlieb’s book Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough, I was left contemplating why the word “settling” feels so charged. I work with many clients in their 20’s and 30’s who are frustrated by, unsatisfied with, and confused by their…
What is Psychodynamic Therapy? We all want a bit of relief, a bit of clarity and maybe even some understanding of why we feel and act the way we do. Psychodynamic therapy is one way to help with that. It’s not just about surface-level changes; this therapy gets to the…
What Causes Codependency Codependency—it’s a word that gets tossed around a lot, but not everyone understands what it truly means. At its core, codependency involves a pattern where someone’s emotional or psychological needs become entangled with another person’s well-being. This isn’t just about caring; it’s when caring turns into a…
8 Examples of Stonewalling in a Relationship Conflict will arise in any relationship, but what defines your and your partner’s strength as a couple is how you manage it. Couples who approach the problem as a team while listening and empathizing with one another will grow closer together. Partners who…
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Boundaries Boundaries are a key element in any healthy relationship. When you love someone, you may think that you should give them your all with no limits. You might be tempted to agree to everything, share everything with them, and dedicate all of your time to them.…
5 Helpful Tips for Dating Someone With Abandonment Issues Our past experiences can have a profound impact on our current emotional and psychological state. If you’ve ever suffered from rejection or abandonment, you may notice that you feel anxious or fearful of finding yourself in the same situation again. Once…
6 Ways to Deal with Gaslighting Gaslighting is a damaging form of mental and emotional abuse that is usually most acutely experienced in a close or intimate relationship. For example, in a marriage or other domestic partnership. Gaslighting is an intentional attempt to manipulate someone into doubting their own feelings…