If George could let go of the idea that he is a terrible person and, instead, focus on taking responsibility for his actions, he might have a chance of making things right.
Relationship Conflict
10 Things Monogamy can learn from Polyamory – Part II
Fear in a relationship often oppresses both people within it. It is more likely to drive people apart then together. Love is a gift. A gift is only a gift if it is freely received. We need to remember that there is enough love for everyone.
10 Things Monogamy can Learn from Polyamory- Part I
You cannot force someone to love and care for you, or to stay in the relationship, you can only tell them what you need and ask for what you want.
Creating a Monogamy Agreement for Long Lasting Fidelity – A Valentine Date Idea from your local couples’ therapist;)
While it is reasonable to ask your partner for support in the area that you feel insecure about, it is not appropriate to expect a lifelong agreement that is based primarily on unresolved fears and unhealed wounds from previous relationships.
16+ Things Counselling Can Help You With
People come to counseling for all kinds of reasons. There is no wrong reason to talk to a counsellor, here are some issues that counselling can be particularly helpful with.
8 Reasons to Re-evaluate a Friendship
When conflict is unresolvable, sometimes the relationship will end, but this does not always have to be true.
Who are Your Friends?
There are a lot of people on this planet. There is no need to be lonely. Reach out to the people you know, invite them into your life. Consider taking risks with people that you have not invited to be closer to you and including those who you may not have had a change to connect with. Because more friends are more friends.
‘Ghosting’ and its Aftermath
Hardly anyone wants to harm another person, but often, we feel even more strongly about not wanting anyone else to be angry at us. We are uncomfortable with other people’s pain and hurt.
7 Ways to Avoid Avoiding
Continuing to avoid things we know we will need to face means that we are carrying an extra weight, even when we think we are ignoring it.
On Finding the Right Therapist for You
...if you don't like your therapist, and/or you think your therapist doesn't like you, you are not likely to experience the changes your are hoping for.