Guilt is an often overwhelming and complex emotion that can wreak havoc on our mental health if left unchecked. It's important to understand that guilt, like any emotion, can be both healthy and unhealthy. By recognizing the difference between the two, we can nurture our mental well-being and find healthier ways to cope with our feelings.

The Karpman Drama Triangle illustrates the roles people often take on when caught in harmful relational dynamics. When in conflict, individuals move around this triangle. The triangle consists of three positions: rescuer, victim, and persecutor.

In the journey of love, couples often encounter various challenges that can strain their connection. It's not uncommon for one or both partners to feel like a third wheel at times, struggling to maintain a sense of togetherness and harmony.

There are four main attachment styles, but not everyone fits neatly into one. Depending on the circumstances in which you were raised, you might have a bit of two or three styles. The good news? They aren’t necessarily permanent.

Disagreements are inevitable. Therefore, one of your top priorities as a couple is to improve how to handle such conflict. Having a fight is not a sign of dysfunction. Being unable to handle an argument in a healthy way typically is.

Alexithymia is a psychological phenomenon characterized by difficulties in recognizing, understanding, and expressing emotions. People with alexithymia may find it challenging to identify and articulate their own feelings and the emotions of others. This can result in a sense of emotional detachment or disconnection.

In every relationship, there are times when one partner may feel emotionally distant. It can be challenging and even heartbreaking to reach out to someone who seems unreachable. However, it is important to remember that blaming them will not bring you closer.

You may look at other couples and think what have they got that we don’t? What are they doing to keep the spark alive? While it’s important not to compare your relationship to others, sometimes, we can’t help but look at happy couples and wonder what makes them tick.

If you’re struggling with communicating with a partner that is avoidant, you don’t have to handle this all on your own.

Couples counseling could be a great way for you and your partner to discuss everything with an unbiased third party.

One of the biggest keys to fixing a one-sided relationship is communication. You have to speak to your partner about how you feel. Communication needs to be done intentionally without criticism so that they do not react and get defensive. Only then will you be able to talk through your emotions, explain what you need from them to feel supported, and try to find a solution.