Whatever stage of life you and your spouse find yourself in, you probably have something competing for your attention. It could be kids’ activities, work obligations, family commitments, or regular commitments for your hobbies. Unfortunately, even the good and...
Fighting with your partner can be exhausting, damaging, and isolating. Whether the conflict is constant or you keep fighting about the same issue, you wish that it would just stop. Or that your partner would give in. You’ve reached your limit and are accepting you...
You thought that your relationship was solid – and maybe it is – but you’re not feeling as invested or even as interested as you have in the past. Marriage comes with peaks and valleys. Whether you’ve been married for one year or 50, you will have seasons where you...
What comes to mind when you hear the word “conflict?” Do you see a picture of someone you know? Do you relive a situation that you observed early in life? Maybe the idea of conflict brings up an unpleasant bodily sensation. Your stomach may drop or your...
Conflict is inevitable and healthy. It signals that something needs to change and if we view conflict as an opportunity for connection, it can draw us closer to one another. As an Atlanta couples therapist, I’ve seen many different conflict styles. Here are some...
Conflict can feel scary and unpredictable. When we sense it coming on, we can often feel transported back to another time when conflict didn’t go so well, and that can make us shut down and withdraw. Our Atlanta couples therapists are familiar with this dynamic....
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