The Transactional Nature of Relationships
Relationships involve two distinct people. Thus all relationships are a balancing act between multiple people’s desires and goals. When one person disagrees with a loved one or is dissatisfied with how things are going in their lives together, compromise is often...How to Negotiate a Win/Win Scenario in Relationships
In every relationship there are emotional needs. In acceptance and commitment therapy – a type of therapy that may be considered for some couples, we sometimes consider these needs a part of the person’s core values – meaning, we treat them as someone that...The Importance of Proactivity and the Danger of Passivity
Good things do not come to those that wait. This is especially true of mental health. When you struggle with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health condition, change will not happen without action. It is not possible to experience progress magically. This is...What We’re Attracted to: Why We Select Mates Based on Unresolved Issues
Some people feel that the mate they choose is “the one” – that their personality, looks, and other features make them attractive to us, and that they match our ideals of what makes a worthwhile partner. But not everyone selects a partner for the reasons that they...Do You Want to be Right or Happy?
Fights are common in relationships. In many ways, discussions and arguments can even have a healthy component, as they help one partner better understand the other. But for some relationships, the fights never seem to end. One or both partners in the relationship...Long Island Psychology
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