Festive Family Feuds: A Survival Guide
Instead of retelling another story about the how-tos of gratitude, let’s dive into those festive family feuds that flare up around the holidays. You know, the ones that can start with a simple disapproving look or a phrase known to stoke the flames of a disagreement. I’ve found that most of these comments usually remind us of how we’re not measuring up, and many are passive-aggressive.
Wanting Closeness When You Feel Disconnected From Your Partner
You want to make changes. You want to relate to your partner differently- in a way that’s helpful, fosters connection, and yet is suitable for the moment. But when you go to reach toward them, you feel a tightening, and then you recoil. It’s risky to change our patterns and reach out, mainly when we’ve already predetermined the outcome. Or when we’ve historically been met with our partner’s coolness. Being vulnerable can seem like a risk too huge to take.
My partner doesn’t want to go to couples counseling, but I do…
Did you know that you can go to couples therapy alone? Like your partner never has to step one foot in the door. I know, I know. You’d rather they go. But don’t let that stop you from getting the relationship help you need.