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Inevitably, you will face relationship challenges — whether romantic relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, friendships, or workplace relationships. Ultimately, all of us crave support and connection with other humans, but the reality is that many of us find relationships difficult to navigate at times. 

Many times the difficulty has to do with communication. We may have trouble articulating or even understanding our own needs — and thus so do many of the people we are in relationships with! A preponderance of relationship woes resolve once these needs are communicated, but we may experience many roadblocks when it comes to honest and direct communication. We may fear opening up, or we may have been taught that sharing our feelings up leads to pain and criticism. 

Individual therapy can help you understand your relationship needs and come up with effective ways to communicate these needs to others. Group or couple’s therapy is a great option to resolve conflicts in romantic relationships or even parent-child relationships. 

Working Through Emotional Distance in a Relationship
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Published on: 06 Aug 2025
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Working Through Emotional Distance in a Relationship

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  • Written byMinkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Aug 06, 2025
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The Rise of AI for Couples Therapy

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  • Written byMinkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Aug 06, 2025
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How to Address Microaggressions in Relationships

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  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Aug 06, 2025
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If you’ve ever felt the sting after a comment or “joke” that felt just a little bit off,…
Queerplatonic Relationships
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Published on: 06 Aug 2025
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Navigating Queerplatonic Relationships

Published on: 06 Aug 2025
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byKarmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Aug 06, 2025
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Queerplatonic relationships (QPRs) are deeply committed, intense partnerships. The emotional component goes far beyond a typical friendship but…
What Is Stonewalling in a Relationship
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Published on: 06 Aug 2025
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What Is Stonewalling in a Relationship?

Published on: 06 Aug 2025
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byFamous Erwin, LMHC, LPC
  • Aug 06, 2025
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We’ve all been there. One second you’re in the middle of an argument, and the next, your partner…
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How To Cope With an Enmeshed Relationship

Published on: 06 Aug 2025
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Aug 06, 2025
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Developing close relationships — whether with an intimate partner, friend, or family member — means sharing our thoughts,…
Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Relationships
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Published on: 06 Aug 2025
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Identifying & Addressing Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Relationships

Published on: 06 Aug 2025
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Aug 06, 2025
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You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something just seems off. You ask your partner, “what’s…
Can ChatGPT Give Good Relationship Advice
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Published on: 01 Jul 2025
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Can ChatGPT Give Good Relationship Advice?

Published on: 01 Jul 2025
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byJill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Jul 01, 2025
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Long-Distance Relationship Advice for College Students
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Long-Distance Relationship Advice for College Students

Published on: 03 Jun 2025
Clinically Reviewed by Famous Erwin, LMHC, LPC
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jun 03, 2025
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Maintaining a long-distance relationship (LDR) in college can be challenging. For most students, college is one of the…
How to Stop Overthinking
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Published on: 04 Apr 2025
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How To Stop Overthinking & Regain Peace in Your Relationship

Published on: 04 Apr 2025
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  • Written byMinkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Apr 04, 2025
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