Tag: Attachment
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Treading Water / the Addiction to Doing
Some people believe that if they stop kicking, they will drown. They are exhausted, and they also trust the effort more than the water. What happens in a partnership when one person knows how to float and the other cannot yet trust that the water holds — and why naming it can feel, to the…
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Intellectualization in Relationships | When Insight Replaces Contact
Highly intelligent couples often default to analysis instead of connection. This post explores how intellectualization protects us—and how it can quietly limit intimacy when it replaces emotional contact.
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Anxiety, Codependence, and What It Actually Means to Try in a Relationship
Anxiety and codependence often shape how we try in relationships. This piece explores the difference between effort that builds connection and effort that quietly erodes it.
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Double Binds in Co-Parenting After Divorce
The parenting plan is essential post-divorce, as it navigates the emotional conflicts partners face regarding time with their child. It provides a pre-negotiated structure, allowing both parties to recognize their legitimate feelings while preventing endless disputes. By adhering to the plan, empathy and structure coexist, promoting psychological stability for all involved.