Society tells us that for a union to exist, the union must exist as one. You must live together, love together, exist together. Build a home, share a home, firmly plant your feet on the same soil as your significant other(s). So what happens when circumstances force distance? When circumstance creates a wedge between two longing hands? Does the foundation of your relationship have to crack? Is rupture destined?
- Prerna Menon, LCSW, CTP, SIFI
Whether we like to admit it or not, no relationship is perfect. All couples experience conflict from time to time. The classic culprits responsible for these encounters are spending habits, differing sex drives, family of origin involvement in the relationship, miscommunication, and other patterns of argument that seem never-ending. However, for many couples, a new stressor has been added into the mix – living together in quarantine. This is especially true for married or cohabitating couples who were forced to work from home over the last year and a half in the pandemic.
Read MoreHuman connection is something that we all strive for. We want to feel validated and loved by our partners, and we want to do everything we can to show them that we care. Learning what love language you speak and what you need to feel that validation can not only be helpful in your own journey, but it can aid your connection with your partner(s).
- Ava Kaplan, LMSW
Read MoreAttachment theory sees the human spirit as being inherently relational - seeking social and intimate bonding with those around us. EFT prioritizes emotional regulation as the key ingredient in navigating one’s individual experience and their relational interactions. EFT is seen to be most effective in working with couples, but is also frequently used to treat anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP
Relationships are work. They are meant to be. They require adaptation, evolution, and betterment. Sometimes, that work is much too much to be done alone. The Gottman Method for Healthy Relationships, is one way to support that work.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP
When you choose to be with someone, you’re committing to being with and holding space for everything that made them who they are, including their culture and race.
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