Are you and your partner feeling more like roommates than romantic partners these days? Are you going through the motions of playing house but not feeling very physically or even emotionally connected? It can be confusing and even frustrating for couples when they experience this kind of disconnect in their relationship. Especially when they can … Read more
Everyone finds relationships challenging at times. You’re not alone! But there are different ways these challenges present and also different degrees of challenge. Are you someone who feels ok when not in a relationship but as soon as you’re in it your overthinking starts up? (1) Is your overthinking more on the anxious side? For … Read more
Do you notice that you are trying to live your life but your parents’ ideas are influencing you, even though you are an adult? Do you let your parents’ comments influence your opinion of your romantic partner? Enmeshment is a psychological term that describes a blurring, or lack of, boundaries between people. Many times it … Read more
Break ups can be very hard. It is normal to experience feelings that change a lot. People describe an emotional “whiplash,” with feelings changing every hour. You may miss her and romanticize what the relationship was. Then an hour later you may experience anger at her and remember all the bad parts of the relationship. This kind of whiplash is normal but can be uncomfortable.
So, you have traits of ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). Welcome! In recent months the number of people reporting traits of ADHD in my practice has increased considerably. While a clinical counsellor cannot diagnose ADHD (you’d want to see a family doctor, psychiatrist or psychologist for that) what they can do is support you in your … Read more
Are you feeling stifled in your relationship? Not sure if you are in love anymore? Having an increased frequency of arguments? You might be in the stage of your relationship where you are negotiating your needs with your partner’s needs. Couples Experts Ellyn Bader and her partner Peter saw over 50 thousand couples in the … Read more
Are you getting burnt out by someone in your life? Do you feel resentment towards them? Are you exhausted? Do you feel guilty for not being able to maintain a lot of contact with them? Ask yourself this: Are you good at setting boundaries with others? Setting boundaries with others is a healthy way to … Read more