Relationships

Should we all quit social media?

September 29, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

More people are opting out of digital life for their mental health. But leaving social means you’ll need to find other ways to stay connected and informed.

Love after lockdown

September 29, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

For some couples, staying home during COVID strengthened their connection. But many reported the opposite. So what comes next?

Family enmeshment: What it is and how to heal

September 29, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Family enmeshment is when family members become too involved in each other’s lives and have a hard time setting boundaries. Learn more about this pattern.

5 tips for minding your relationship during fertility treatment

September 20, 2023 | 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.

To stay together forever, get a sleep divorce

September 19, 2023 | 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.

Why consent is important, and how to ask for it

September 19, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Consent creates a safe environment where people can make choices freely. Learn what consent looks like and how to ask for it in respectful ways.

Attachment theory and the four attachment styles

September 15, 2023 | 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.

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

September 14, 2023 | 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.

The relationship between faith and therapy

September 14, 2023 | Written by Lambers Fisher, MS, LMFT, MDiv

Mental health professionals and faith leaders offer different kinds of guidance that can work together to help people through difficulties in their lives.

Should I break up with my therapist? 5 signs it’s the right time

September 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Ramani Durvasula, PhD, LPC

Maybe you’d like to try a new kind of therapy, or you’ve done the work and feel ready to move on. No matter the reason, start with an honest conversation.