Date nights play a pivotal role in nurturing and sustaining romantic relationships, as they offer a dedicated space for partners to reconnect, communicate, and strengthen their bond. These intentional moments set aside for just the couple provide an opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing them to focus on …
How does social distancing and staying home affect our relationships? Social distancing and staying at home can have both a positive and negative impact on the relationship. The stay at home quarantine prevents couples from missing their partners when at work and are stuck together day in and day out. Underlying issues in relationships come …
Looking for Polyamory Counseling in San Diego? In need of polyamory counseling? Or are you considering opening your relationship and want to explore your options? This article will explain more about counseling for consensual non-monogamy (CNM) and ethical non-monogamy (ENM) relationships. Estes therapy provides counseling for all types of relationships. Often people are unsure of …
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“I feel like we’re just going through the motions.” “We act more like roommates than lovers” “Ever since we had kids, it seems like we just co-parent.” “I don’t even know who my partner is anymore.” Have you or your partner ever had these thoughts or said these things to each other? Regardless of whether …
It is absolutely common and in fact natural to have second thoughts or relationship doubts. This typically happens after the “honeymoon” period starts to wind down and the fighting increases at an all-time high. Needs aren’t being met and couples begin feeling like roommates. It can also happen when there are big life changes or …
Emotional health is influenced by our body, our mind, our actions, and our relationships. Social media is a strong presence in many of our lives. As I’ve scrolled through Instagram or built boards on Pinterest I’ve noticed that “health” boards and tags are more targeted towards our physical health – diets, exercise, recipes for lower …
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Picture this: You come home from a long day at work. All day long, your cubicle-mate Susan wouldn’t stop showing you pictures of her miniature poodle, Brad microwaved fish for lunch again (c’mon, Brad), and it was nobody’s birthday, so you didn’t even get cake. You are overwhelmed. You are exhausted. You are cake-less. All …
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Establishing secure attachments in relationships is crucial for fostering emotional intimacy and stability. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) offers a profound framework to cultivate secure connections by focusing on the principles of Accessibility, Responsiveness, and Engagement (A.R.E.). In this article, we’ll delve into the transformative power of A.R.E. in EFT, exploring how these elements become the …
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Hey lovebirds, let’s cut to the chase! Relationships are a rollercoaster and let’s face it, sometimes they feel more like a twisted game of emotional Twister. If you’re in a couple, you know that the struggle is oh-so-real. From mind-reading attempts gone wrong to arguments about leaving the toothpaste cap off (seriously, does it matter …
Get ready to rev up your date night game because we’re about to spill the beans on how to turn the ordinary ‘dinner and a movie’ into an unforgettable rollercoaster ride in Carlsbad. Sure, a romantic candlelit dinner has its charm, but why settle for the usual when Carlsbad offers a plethora of out-of-the-box date …