by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | Jul 3, 2026 | Anxiety, Relationships
You’re in a good relationship. Your partner is kind. They haven’t given you a real reason to worry. And yet the fear never fully leaves. A short reply to a text. A quiet evening when they seem distracted. A missed call. And your nervous system fires like...
by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | Jun 29, 2026 | Anxiety, Relationships
Relational anxiety can affect how we connect with others, whether in romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, or other important connections. It often shows up as persistent worry, fear of rejection, overthinking interactions, or seeking constant...
by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | Jun 21, 2026 | Anxiety, Relationships
Your partner could have done everything right. And yet, somewhere beneath the surface, a loop is running that you can’t seem to reach. Do I actually love them? Is this real? What if the doubt is trying to tell me something I’m refusing to hear? You try to...
by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | Jun 15, 2026 | Anxiety, Relationships
There’s a particular kind of suffering that doesn’t get talked about enough. It’s not the anxiety that shows up before a big presentation or during a health scare. It’s the anxiety that lives inside your most important relationship — the one...