Relationships

Abuse and domestic violence: How to recognize it and get help

April 23, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn about different types of abuse, including domestic violence, and how to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship. Help is available.

How to spot a love bomber

April 23, 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.

Gaslighting

April 19, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that causes you to doubt yourself and question your reality. Learn how to spot this abuse and seek help.

Setting healthy boundaries in relationships

April 15, 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.

Couples therapy: Who it’s for, how it works, and how to choose a therapist

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

If you and your partner find it hard to work through challenges in your relationship, support from a couples therapist may be the right option for you.

Codependency

April 12, 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

April 12, 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.

Families and mental health

April 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Family relationships, especially early ones, make a huge impact on our lives. Explore how they can affect your mental health for better and for worse.

The Gottman method for couples therapy

April 11, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

The Gottman method is an approach to couples therapy that teaches communication skills and long-term strategies for managing conflict in a relationship.

Introducing our video series, Ask a Therapist

March 19, 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.