Therapy Today - Relationships
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Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
Most of us have had miscommunication in our relationships at some point in time, whether it was with a parent, a child, a partner, etc. It can be easy to talk to someone and not give them your full attention, especially with our phones being an arms length away at any given moment. Many people ..read more
Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
What is Codependency Anyway? It is an inability to be completely independent. Often times this can look like needing excessive approval from another person, relying on another person for emotional stability, and depending on another for a sense of identity. Codependent behavior is an unhealthy way of relating to another person, and despite its relationship ..read more
Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
Saying “no” can be good for you when you are setting a limit. Setting boundaries can be difficult at times, especially with certain people, but they are important to set because they protect us. If we do not set them, those around us do not know how to do better and we can become resentful ..read more
Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
My last article pointed out 50 reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships. Research shows that it is hard to end an unhealthy relationship. Furthermore, it shows that being in an unhealthy relationship is detrimental to your mental health. There is a push and pull that goes along with being in an unhealthy relationship that ..read more
Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
Many people are in unhealthy relationships today, but stay because the relationship feels “normal”. There is a fundamental difference in what is normal and what is healthy. You may have seen unhealthy relationships when you were growing up and therefore it seems normal. Therefore, you may have found yourself repeatedly in negative relationships. It may ..read more
Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
One of life’s biggest events is getting married. If you want to marry, how do you know if he (or she) is right for you, and is really ready to commit to a lifelong union? Chemistry and other concerns are important. You can also do some “litmus testing” to find out which qualities a person ..read more
Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
Do you remember hearing the phrase as a child, “Do as I say, not as I do”? Everyone makes mistakes. So of course parents want you to listen to their words and not copy their actions. Unfortunately, that’s not how we learn best. When ..read more
Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
Assertive communication is the best way to dialogue effectively. It is okay to have your needs met and speak about what is bothering you, however, you have to communicate your needs in a way that is going to be well-received and heard. There are five ..read more
Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
The courtship had been romance-novel perfect. There were grand gestures – he filled her apartment with long-stemmed red roses; she packed a gourmet picnic basket and drove him to a secluded beach. He picked her up after work one  ..read more
Therapy Today - Relationships
3y ago
How Detachment Works With Difficult People You're tired of living with an addict but can't leave. You can’t let go of your loved one’s bad choices. Your sister is hanging onto an abusive guy, and you can’t stand it. These are all ..read more