Maybe you’ve noticed a pattern. At first, the relationship feels promising. There’s chemistry. Interest. Maybe even an unusually strong connection. But eventually, something changes—or perhaps you begin to see what was there all along. The other person has difficulty...
You know they’re waiting for an answer. Maybe your partner is asking, “What do you think?” or saying, “Please, just talk to me.” And you want to answer. But suddenly, the words aren’t there. Your mind feels blank. You may feel numb,...
Maybe the people change, but somehow the relationship starts to feel strangely familiar. Over the years, I have had clients say something very much like this: “It’s like I’ve married the same person three times. Different face, different name, but...
Have you ever reacted to something and almost immediately wondered:Why did I do that? Maybe someone made a relatively small comment and you became intensely angry. Or your partner’s tone changed and suddenly you were fighting back tears. Someone didn’t...
Have you ever learned something in therapy, understood exactly why it should help, and then discovered that when you really needed it, you couldn’t seem to use it? Maybe you’ve read books about anxiety. Or trauma, and it made so much sense, You’ve...
Our earliest relationships teach us what to expect from ourselves, other people, and the world around us. Those expectations often continue into adulthood unless we become aware of them. Have you ever caught yourself wondering, “Why do I react so strongly to...
