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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 …
Every industry has its frequently asked questions (FAQs). In the field of psychotherapy, a common FAQ is how long a couple should wait before going to therapy. Unfortunately, far too many couples get started quite late in the process. If they had sought out couples therapy earlier, improving their relationships could have been a bit …
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Rarely is couples therapy easy. Rarely does it help couples square away their problems in just one or two sessions. If couples are willing to put in the time and effort though, time spent with an experienced relationship therapist can really make a difference – especially when couples have those ‘aha’ moments. What is an …
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Individual counseling is a service we offer here at Relationships & More. We invite you to visit our Rye, NY office to meet with a licensed professional who can help you with whatever you are struggling with. Though counseling is often thought of in terms of couples, individual counseling is equally valid. We want you …
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We therapists need to admit that there are times when one or both partners in relationship therapy attend sessions with the goal of sabotaging them. They do not want to be there. They do not think relationship therapy can help. So in order to avoid having to continue with endless sessions, they attempt to bring …
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Before there was an internet, people in need of individual and couples counseling went to the therapist’s office for regular sessions. The advent of the internet made online counseling a possibility, but the online model never really took off – at least not until the COVID pandemic. Online counseling now has a legitimate place at …
Adolescence is a turbulent time for nearly all young people. It is a time when they not only experience changes to their physical bodies, but also a time when they are trying to make their own place in the world. It can be tough to figure out where that place is and how to get …
Is It Time to Consider Adolescent Counseling for Your Child? Read More »
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 …
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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 & …