Relationships and Marriage

If infidelity has happened to you (emotional, physical, or both), you don’t have to go running to an attorney right away. Of course, separation or divorce is always an option, both now ... Read More

January is a time of renewal, to start again; to pause and take stock of your life over the past year, and set your intentions for the next. The top 10 New Year’s resolutions, according ... Read More

It seems almost everywhere we turn, we’re reminded it’s the “most wonderful time of the year.” From holly jolly music to impossibly cheerful movies playing on a loop, it’s a seasonal ... Read More

People pleasing is a way to reduce anxiety and eliminate stress. Some please to assure good feelings that come with positive responses like being approved of, admired, praised, or respected. ... Read More

Imagine you are in a long-term relationship that, like all relationships, has its rough patches, its areas that need improvement. You are motivated to address these difficulties in order ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, My question has to do with selfishness. Specifically, is it always a bad thing to be selfish? Or is it sometimes okay? I feel like our society makes selfishness out ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, My husband and I have been together for five years and have a great marriage that includes a very satisfying and active sex life. I’ve never cheated on him, ... Read More

When you have done something to hurt another person, how quick and competent are you with an apology? While some people over-apologize as a daily practice, others neglect opportunities ... Read More

It’s gotten messy, and you are undoubtedly shaken and saddened. Your relationship with your significant other is over. Whether you were married, engaged, or otherwise committed, breaking ... Read More

Throughout childhood, our loved ones and others teach us implicit and explicit rules for how to be in a relationship—e.g., “When I do x, you do y,” or, “You do not do x, I do x. ... Read More

Shakyamuni (also known as Siddhartha Gautama) said, “Do not return anger with anger; instead, control your emotions. That is what is meant by diligence.” As you may have painfully ... Read More

While it’s inevitable that couples experience ups and downs over the course of a long-term relationship, there are times when conflict can reach a critical point and the prospect of a ... Read More