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Marriage is a beautiful journey that two people embark upon together. It is a journey full of ups and downs, but the key to a successful marriage is to keep the intimacy alive. When couples lose intimacy in their marriage, they may start to feel disconnected from one another, which can lead to bigger …
Alexithymia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to recognize and express their emotions. This condition has been linked to numerous problems in interpersonal relationships, making it a crucial issue to address in couples counseling. We will provide some insights into the impact of alexithymia in relationships and how relationship counseling in Westchester, …
Relationships can be complicated, and even the strongest of couples may need help from time to time. It can be challenging to know when it’s time to seek relationship counseling, but there are some signs that may indicate that you and your partner could benefit from professional help. Constant Arguing or Fighting Disagreements are …
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Marriage is a beautiful bond between two individuals, but it can also be challenging at times. It takes effort and commitment to maintaining a healthy relationship, and daily rituals can help strengthen the connection between partners. If you find you and your partner struggling to maintain a healthy relationship, it might be a sign …
Unaddressed mental health issues will definitely create a negative effect on your life. You surely need to understand the seriousness of the problem. It may lead to chronic depression, stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. You need to understand it will not affect just you but everyone around you. You have to accept every relationship has …
Over the past several years, there has been much discussion and disagreement about the figure that 50% of relationships lead to divorce, yet the percentage keeps changing. The choice of when or whether to get married is frequently delayed for younger generations. Although the divorce rate varies depending on demographics, any marriage can end …
If you are like most people, the title of this post probably grabbed your attention pretty quickly. After all, marriage counselors and relationship experts frequently tell couples not to take one another for granted. Doing so, they say, is a recipe for disaster. But is it? Is taking one another for granted all that …
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Among the many things couples tend to fight about are money, raising children, and sexual intimacy. But also high on the list is the division of household chores. Believe it or not, multiple studies have shown that fighting about household labor causes a lot of stress. A study conducted at the American University of …
Why Household Chores Shouldn’t Be a Relationship Killer Read More »
We tend to think of things like individual and couple’s counseling as tools to turn to in the midst of personal disaster. Counseling certainly can help during those times, but it can also help even when the world isn’t falling down around you. For example, we recommend counseling as a way of helping get through …
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Conflict is part of being human. And because this is the case, it is also part of being in a family. Do not be surprised when family conflict occurs. It is inevitable. Just know that how family conflicts are resolved sets the stage for the long-term relationship between members. As for why family conflict occurs, …
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As a New York marriage counseling therapist, I have had the opportunity to see and hear a lot of different things during counseling sessions. Among the many things I’ve noticed is how clients differ in their willingness to talk about divorce. The ‘D’ word, as it’s sometimes known, is a touchy one. It is also …
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In recent years, we’ve come up with some pretty interesting terms to describe the many aspects of dysfunctional relationships. One such term is ‘love bombing’. Perhaps you’ve read about it online or seen videos on YouTube from relationship counselors or couples therapists. But do you understand what love bombing is? Love bombing can technically occur …
There is a common misconception that therapists only counsel with people whose lives are a mess. No doubt that every therapist sees their fair share of messy lives. It comes with the territory. But know this: your life doesn’t have to be a mess to benefit from counseling services. We like to think of counseling …
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You might be surprised to know the number of people who come to couple’s counseling complaining that the spark has gone out of their relationship. Then again, maybe not. Perhaps you are experiencing the same thing right now. It is important to know that what you’re experiencing is normal. Your relationship definitely doesn’t need to …
Personal Relationships: Losing Some of the Spark Is Normal Read More »
Here at Relationships & More, most of our clients come to us for marriage counseling or couple’s therapy. However, we also provide individual and adolescent counseling. We essentially tailor our counseling to the needs of each client. This offers us the opportunity to help a wide variety of people from all walks of life. Having …
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Let me open this post by telling you something you already know – couples fight. It doesn’t take a degree in psychology to understand that much. But what most of us don’t really get is why. You may not understand why you fight with your significant other despite your love and attachment to that person. …
Why Couples Fight: It Boils Down to These 2 Things Read More »
Have you ever left a marriage counseling session feeling really good about the results? If so, perhaps you also found yourself thinking that your counselor was a good listener. There are good reasons behind your thoughts and feelings. Counselors are listeners first and foremost. They can’t do what they do effectively without giving their full …
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At Relationships and More, we often meet couples who hope that a single counseling session will resolve long-standing issues. While that desire is understandable, true healing and relationship growth rarely happen in one visit. Here’s why couples counseling typically takes time—and why investing in multiple sessions can make a real difference. Deep Roots: Why Some …
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We make it our mission here at Relationshipsandmore.com to offer as many therapy and counseling opportunities as we can in Rye and throughout Westchester County. Our job has been made more difficult by the ongoing COVID crisis. Like everyone else, we have to offer counseling services with a mind toward not exposing people to unnecessary …
With COVID Still Around, Should I Consider Online Counseling? Read More »
Somewhere along the way, our culture lost sight of the realities of personal relationships. We have bought into the Hollywood fantasy of romantic partners always seeing eye-to-eye on everything. Some of us even grew up dreaming of perfect marriages in which words of disagreement were never spoken. Well, guess what? Such thinking is neither realistic …
In the first stage of a romantic relationship, it’s easy to feel swept off your feet. You may find yourself thinking about your partner all the time, checking your phone for messages, and feeling an emotional rush every time you connect. This intense emotional state is known as limerence—and while it’s natural in the early …
Ending a long-term relationship that was particularly important to you may seem like the end of the world. First, know that we have all been there. Relationships coming to an end is part of the human experience. Second, know that the end of that relationship isn’t the end of the world. The sun really will …
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Effective communication is paramount to solid and fulfilling relationships. That much we know. What we don’t know so much about is why we tend to have trouble communicating with one another. Why is it that a husband and wife, after living together for decades, find it difficult to have simple conversations? Why do teenagers and …
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“Falling out of love” is a phrase that carries weight. For many couples, it signals deep confusion, pain, or even fear that a once-strong bond is slipping away. But what does it really mean? Does it always indicate the end of a relationship, or can love be rebuilt with the right support? At Relationships & …
Professional counseling and therapy are excellent tools for maintaining mental health. But just like with your physical health, you do not have to wait until something is terribly wrong to visit with a therapist. Take adolescent counseling, for example. Adolescent counseling is not just for children already diagnosed with a serious mental health concern. It …
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Romance is something we talk a lot about in terms of relationships. Moreover, it seems like everyone is looking for romance at one time or another. Do not misunderstand. Romance is a great thing. It can be the slow burning flame that keeps a relationship interesting. But did you know there are things more important …
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Want an interesting way to kill a few spare minutes? Do an internet search on the most common issues couples fight about. You’ll get a ton of results. You will see top five lists, top ten lists, and on and on. We found one list with so many possibilities that we never finished reading the …
How Many of These Things Do You and Your Spouse Fight Over? Read More »
The importance of good communication to strong relationships is common knowledge. Every marriage counselor worth their salt will encourage clients to improve their communication skills. A big part of that is learning to listen rather than just hearing. Despite people commonly using the words interchangeably, hearing and listening are not the same thing. You may …
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There is a growing trend in modern culture suggesting that even though couples’ counseling is one way to address marriage problems, there are times when it’s too late to try. We disagree. We believe it is never truly too late to make an honest attempt to work out problems. This is not something we say …
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The combination of age and many years spent together does not inoculate couples against marriage difficulties. Marriage counseling in Westchester County, NY office often includes older couples going through very real struggles. If you and your spouse are in that place, you have nothing to be ashamed about. People change over time. So do their …
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