When you think of a healthy relationship, disagreeing with your partner probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But even the healthiest, happiest couples disagree.

Even if you and your partner are on the same page about couples therapy, you might be putting off actually setting up an appointment because you’re worried you’ll have to open up about certain topics. 

People consider couples therapy for a variety of reasons. Whether you feel like your relationship needs some help or you just want to boost your bond with your partner, therapy can be a great way to feel closer and learn some new strategies to implement. 

Letting your walls come down in a relationship seems so easy for some people. But, it’s not always the case if you’ve been burned in the past.

No one gets married assuming that they’re going to get divorced. Unfortunately, according to the American Psychological Association, about 40-50% of first marriages end in divorce. What’s interesting is that in recent years, more women have initiated the divorce process than men.

Most people understand the basic needs of survival. From the moment you’re born, you need food, water, and shelter from your caregivers. But childhood needs go far beyond the basics.

Codependency characterizes an unhealthy or imbalanced relationship where one person's needs are prioritized over the other's. In codependent dynamics, individuals may enable harmful behavior in their loved ones by supporting them, even if it detrimentally affects their own well-being.

During the length of any relationship, there are going to be ups and downs, trials and tribulations. Life will try to throw a lot of challenges at you. How you respond to your partner in these instances can make or break your bond.