Category: Relationships
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Sharing Too Much Too Soon Can Sabotage Dating Success
Giving too much information too soon can sabotage dating outcomes. It can lead to a false sense of intimacy, cause sex to happen too fast, and sabotage a relationship before it has a chance to develop Knowing what to talk about in the early stages of dating can be challenging. The anxiety one might feel…
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Most Common Dating Mistake: “Too Much, Too Soon”
Many single people do not see fast paced dating as problematic.. They presume if something feels good or right, speeding it up will get you to your relationship goal faster. However, what often happens is the opposite. Several problems often result with a “ too much, too soon” pattern of dating. A false sense of…
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What Attracts us and Why?
Why do we attach and connect to certain people and not to others? Attachment is about seeking to get our needs met. If we are seeking to get unhealthy needs met that reflect hurts and wounds that come from our past, than attachments to unhealthy people and situations will occur. For example, if you had…
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When Friendships Shift
Rebecca Sperber, MS, MFT May 2019 Friendships are more complicated than most people realize. They are often simplified into categories of a best friend, close friend, or peripheral friend. However, all levels of friendship deal with expectations that when not met create conflict. Close friendships endure over time through varied experiences. Through the passage of…
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Effective Communication Starts with Boundaries and Feelings
Asserting boundaries and feelings is at the core of effective communication. Learning to be more assertive is crucial to the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. However, if feelings, wants, and expectations are demanded without regard for the bother person, the response will not be positive. Constructive assertiveness is not aggressive. It’s about speaking up…