by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Dating, Relationships
You likely know that gaslighting, uncontrolled temper, any form of abuse and contempt are bright red flags when it comes to dating. Because these behaviors are so obvious and toxic, it’s easier to end things before your relationship gets worse. But what about the...
by Lana El Masri, ALMFT, LPC | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog, Relationships
Most people think of attachment styles or attachment theory as being associated with their intro to Psychology or Psych101 class during their undergraduate studies. During college is where we commonly learn about attachment theory and it being associated with babies...
by Gabrielle Gebel, MS, ALMFT | Feb 7, 2022 | Blog, Communication, Intimacy, Relationships
Something that has come up with a number of my clients recently is navigating interactions with an ex. Should you try to maintain a friendship? Have a friends-with-benefits arrangement? Take a break to see if it helps with getting back together? What about...
by Andréa Brice, ALMFT | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
Your partner hangs up the phone in the middle of a conversation, so you call repeatedly to get them to talk. You feel overwhelmed from seeing your partner every day for a week, so you decrease your typical level of communication the following week. Your partner...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Dec 31, 2021 | Blog, Dating, Holidays
Dating can be draining, time-consuming, and just plain horrible. Between catfishing, misrepresentations and exaggerations, and the plethora of emotionally unavailable people on the dating apps, the struggle to put yourself out there is real. The almost 2-year long...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Relationships
Let’s get this out of the way: Dating an emotionally unavailable man doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s abusive, manipulative, or a jerk. More often than not, these men can be good guys. They can make you laugh until your abs hurt. They can be polite and treat you...
