In every relationship, we walk the delicate line between togetherness and individuality. When we find safety in accountability, we can relax into trust. When we honor autonomy, we breathe life into connection. The dance between the two creates interdependence — a space where we can lean on each other without losing ourselves.

In our busy lives—filled with endless chores, work projects, and shuttling kids between school and extracurricular activities—physical touch can start to feel like a luxury we simply don’t have time for. “Who realistically has time to cuddle in bed, make out on the couch, or take a bath together?” we may ask ourselves. As a result, we often brush off the importance of touch, treating it as unnecessary when so many other things demand our attention.

Intergenerational transmission is the passing down of characteristics, behaviors, and traits from parents to children. This can include how we interact with others, the mental health struggles we face, and even aspects of our personality. Just like poor eyesight can be inherited, so can certain behavioral patterns.

Love's Labyrinth: Exploring the Depths of Love Addiction - Love, often celebrated as the pinnacle of human experience, can sometimes become a labyrinthine journey, leading individuals down unforeseen paths of emotional turbulence and dependency.

The Power of Self-Love: Overcoming Love Addiction and Embracing Wholeness - In a world where love is celebrated as the ultimate fulfillment, it's easy to fall into the trap of seeking it outside ourselves.

Love Addiction: Embracing Obsessive Longing

Love addiction is a complex emotional state characterized by an overwhelming obsession with the object of one's affection.

Exploring the link between inner security and relationship security through attachment theory and boundaries.

For many, people-pleasing becomes a quiet survival strategy: a way to avoid harm, stay liked, or escape the vulnerability of being seen. Exploring its emotional roots and the courage it takes to set boundaries, it’s time you offer a compassionate look at rediscovering your voice and honoring your own needs.

Do you and your partner keep fighting about the same thing over and over again? Most likely you’re dealing with a perpetual problem.

Deciding when to trust is hard, and finding the balance between when to or not to extend trust is essential to protecting your well-being, safety, and ability to fully thrive in your relationships.

Re-entering the world of dating can be “intimidating.” However, it also has the potential to be really exciting. If you have experienced the butterflies that come with connecting to someone special, you know what I mean. But sometimes this excitement can take over into something bigger - fantasy. So, how do we enter into the world of dating without falling into fear or fantasy?

Do you feel “crazy” or “needy” for wanting to be closer to a friend with whom you already have a strong foundation? Or, do you feel frustrated due to another’s “unreasonably high” expectations on you and your time? Luckily, attachment theory can provide some insight into your relational needs.

There are two theories that set themselves apart when it comes to couples therapy: The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This is not just our opinion - the effectiveness of both methods has been demonstrated through extensive research.

Emotionally focused therapy can help you and your partner heal from emotional hurt in your relationships. How? It starts with learning to recognize your needs for secure connection and how those needs drive your interactions.

We sing about it in songs, cry about it in movies, and search for it our whole lives. Billboards advertise it and magazines flaunt tips or tricks to achieve that perfect romance. Let’s face it: we all love love.
So how do we know if we have crossed the line into a love addiction?