Anxiety When Dating: How to Handle FOMO in Your Relationship in NYC
FOMO is super common in the dating world —especially in NYC. A relationship therapist lists five common reasons people experience FOMO when dating.
5 New Year’s Resolution Ideas For Romance-Seekers
If you’re still wondering what new year’s resolution to make for your romantic life this year, you’re not alone. Many of us have been so focused on surviving 2020—and weathering a chaotic start…
Is Couples Therapy Worth It? Well, It Depends
Couples therapy requires a significant financial investment. It also takes up a substantial amount of time, even if you take advantage of the convenience of online couples’ therapy. Given the investment involved, people rightly wonder: “Is couples’ therapy worth it?”…
Is Setting Boundaries Selfish? Or Is It Healthy?
Healthy boundaries protect us from people and situations that intrude upon our needs and values. Boundaries are essential in romantic relationships, but setting boundaries at work, with parents, and with friends is also important…
How To Set Boundaries: Steps And Examples
Have you noticed a troubling lack of boundaries in your life? You may be wondering how to set personal boundaries in a romantic relationship, with family, or at work. Regardless of your situation, setting boundaries generally involves four key steps…
Avoidant Attachment Style: Common Pitfalls That Reveal the Issue
Have you ever been accused of being emotionally distant or afraid of commitment? You might have an avoidant attachment style. Learn more about the signs that indicate you may operate from this attachment style.
Caught in a Pattern of Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment? – 4 Common Indicators
If you feel like you’re stuck repeating the same type of relationship over and over again, then perhaps you repeatedly pick the same type of partner because of your attachment pattern. One of the most common attachment patterns is the anxious/ambivalent type.
The Role Ambition Plays in Dating and Relationships: 3 Areas to Analyze
You can and should be ambitious about the things that you want in life but what, if any, role does ambition play in dating and relationships?
Common Causes Of Anxiety At The Start Of A Relationship
If you’ve been dealing with new relationship anxiety, there must be a reason—even if you’re not consciously aware of it. Anxiety doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s a signal from your body that there is some kind of threat up ahead…
How To Reduce Your Anxiety When Dating New People
Pre-date anxiety is extremely common. If you’re like most people, the uncertainty and pressure of dating are a source of pre-date rumination…
Trying To Help An Anxious Partner? Avoid These 5 Mistakes
In our experience as anxiety therapists, it’s really challenging being in a relationship with someone who has unmanaged anxiety. When you try to provide helpful tips and advice, you can inadvertently trigger them if you’re not careful…
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Smart Dating
When it comes to dating, we may dismiss people who aren’t intelligent in the same way we are which is unfortunate since different types of intelligence can be complementary. How can you start thinking outside of the box you’ve drawn?
How Soon Is Too Soon To Move In Together?
According to a relationship therapist in NYC, the answer isn’t as simple as you’d think. But here’s a hint: it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been dating.
‘Does My Partner Love Me?’ Here’s How To Tell
If you doubt whether your partner truly cares, the first step is to consider where that doubt comes from, says a relationship therapist in NYC.
Attachment Styles and How They Affect Relationships
Have you ever wondered why you approach relationships differently than other people do? It’s probably because of your attachment style. Your attachment style—which is primarily influenced by…
Can Rebound Relationships Work? A Therapist In NYC Weighs In
If you have an avoidant attachment style, it could be hard to admit that you’re falling in love…
Navigating The Divisive World Of Dating And Politics
The United States is incredibly divided politically with no sign of improving anytime soon. Since moral differences underpin most hot-button issues, the political division in this country is affecting the dating landscape…
How To Improve Your Listening Skills In A Relationship
Do you ever wonder if maybe you’re not listening well enough to your partner? Maybe your mind wanders, or you think about how you’re going to respond…
Not Your “Type”? Is That Kind of Mindset a Barrier When Dating?
How many times have you heard a friend (or yourself) say, “Oh, s/he’s not my type” as a means of dismissing a potential candidate for dating? While it is certainly important to know your absolute deal-breakers, being so quick to “typecast” may significantly reduce your chances of connecting with a phenomenal partner.
The Pros And Cons Of Virtual Marriage In NYC
Virtual marriage is trending in NYC. Lots of people are getting married online, and it’s easy to see why. Virtual ceremonies are far cheaper and easier to plan, and they eliminate a lot of drama. As much as we love the idea, virtual marriage isn’t for everyone…