the trick is noticing when the distance gets too big, and knowing how to pull each other back in.” i asked for an example. in that scenario, a couples counselor functions sort of like ground control, helping to guide the pair together. you and your partner will be in a much better position to nip larger issues in the bud if you’re not at each other’s throats. “i recommend getting a referral, if you can,” says debra roberts, the author …

“i began to appreciate him greatly.” she says taking the time to focus on aryeh has made their relationship much more exciting. “there’s so much to contend with in life that to hold on to negative, insignificant events is a waste of the precious time you’ve been given. carol gee, who’s been married to ronnie for 46 years, says the only caveat to this rule is that only one of them is allowed to have bad day on a given …

(because yes, you are allowed to mourn over a relationship!) and during those times, it can be hard to even picture yourself moving forward. you are unique, your relationship was unique and your struggle is unique to you. changing how you think about your relationship, the breakup and yourself can be hard. as a cincinnati cognitive behavioral therapist, i help people learn to do exactly this: find a way to change your thoughts, actions and feelings about difficult situations in …

i have over 24 years of experience as a (couple) counsellor. i am the founder and author of this site. here you’ll find easily accessible and trustworthy information, as well as links to online relationship coaches who are ready to help you. just in case you’re a therapist – know that you can also start a therapy website, blog and/or practice online, just like i have (with absolutely no tech knowledge)! i have well over 180 articles with a ton …

but can you get real help in any of them? can you walk away feeling better than you did before? in supportiv’s anonymous peer support chats, you can chat online to vent or get others’ opinions. you might not know how to start, or where exactly to post your questions. after you type in your thoughts and hit continue, you’ll be asked to enter a username. there might just be one other person there – the moderator. if that’s the …