Relationships

“I’m not that guy”: Navigating the new couples conversation

May 16, 2024 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

Discovering how ghosts and global issues have permeated relationship bonds in new ways.

5 tips for minding your relationship during fertility treatment

May 15, 2024 | Written by Kristy Koser, PhD, LPC, LPCC

Fertility treatment can feel lonely and frustrating. Follow this guidance to communicate better with your partner and ask for the support you need.

Attachment theory and the four attachment styles

May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Attachment styles help explain the way people feel and act in relationships. Learn more about how early childhood caregiving impacts the rest of our lives.

Breadcrumbing: Meaning, examples, and impact

August 13, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Breadcrumbing involves giving someone just enough attention to keep them interested without intending to pursue a serious relationship.

Can couples apps help you reconnect?

May 15, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Jeff Guenther, LPC, aka TherapyJeff

If you’re looking to keep (or bring back) the spark in your relationship, it may be time to get on the apps. TherapyJeff has advice on how to do it right.

Codependency

May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Also called “relationship addiction,” codependency involves sacrificing your own needs to serve a loved one’s. Learn how to spot and change this pattern.

Friendship and mental health

May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Friendship plays a key role in physical, mental, and emotional health. Learn about different types of friendships and why they matter throughout our lives.

Gray divorce: What to do when your marriage ends later in life

May 15, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Regina Koepp, PsyD, ABPP, and Stephanie Han, PhD

When you end a marriage later in life, it’s common to feel scared, anxious, or lonely. Learn how to move through this hard situation and come out stronger.

How to spot a love bomber

May 14, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

It feels good when a new partner showers you with attention, but it may be a sign of risks to come. Here are six ways to tell if they’re love bombing you.

How to start dating again

May 14, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Lamont White, MA

If you’re re-entering the dating world after a long hiatus, avoid these common dating mistakes and learn how to take the fear out of dating.

Introducing our video series, Ask a Therapist

May 14, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Alicia Muñoz, LPC, and Tammy Nelson, PhD

Join host Amye Archer and relationship experts Alicia Muñoz and Tammy Nelson for advice on healing after infidelity, intimacy for empty nesters, and more.

Is the three-month rule for real?

May 14, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

The three-month rule sets a timeline for committing to a new partner or breaking up. Find out if this really works—and how it can affect your mindset.

Parasocial relationships: How they affect your mental health

October 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

A parasocial relationship is a one-sided emotional bond a person may form with a media figure. Learn more about this kind of attachment.

Setting healthy boundaries in relationships

May 14, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Relationship boundaries can play a big role in your mental health. Follow this guidance to set and maintain healthy boundaries with everyone in your life.

Stop overthinking your relationship

May 4, 2024 | Written by Alicia Muñoz, LPC

It’s easy to feel stuck in analyzing the same old conflicts with your partner. Learn how to identify and break rumination cycles by telling the whole truth.

The psychological effects of dating apps

May 14, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

Dating apps can help you find your person, but they can also be hard on your mental health. Learn how to take care of yourself when you get on the apps.

To stay together forever, get a sleep divorce

August 13, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Alexandra Solomon, PhD

One in five couples sleep in separate rooms. So why do we still feel so weird about it? “Disney did us dirty,” says relationship expert Alexandra Solomon.

What if divorce is the best thing you can do for your kids?

May 14, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Steven O’Brien, PsyD

Divorce doesn’t have to mean disaster for your children. With the right approach and guidance, says Steven O’Brien, PsyD, it can result in a happier family.

What’s a situationship, and are you in one?

May 7, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

Situationships are defined by unclear boundaries and a lack of commitment. Like any form of relationship, they come with both benefits and challenges.

Why people ghost (and how to get over it)

May 14, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

Ghosting happens all the time, but it can still feel awful. Explore the reasons why someone might suddenly cut off communication—and how to move past it.