During times of crisis and uncertainty, it may feel more challenged to show up as your best version of self in your relationship. The pre-Pandemic stressors may still be present and are amplified by a general increase in individual stress as well as the introduction of new stressors. Difficult is not impossible and you can build resiliency within your relationship.
Dating can be a fun and enjoyable experience. However, for some, it is an anxiety-producing task. Un-communicated expectations, unrealistic plans, and hidden motives can wreak havoc on first dates. Check out the full blog post for 5 Tips to help on the Therapy For Black Girls site
The number one reason couples have noted for coming to see me is "communication." Often it is not a lack of communication but challenges and errors in the ways in which the communication occurs. There are many reasons that communication may feel rocky: fear of hurting the partner's feelings, fear of the relationship ending, a desire to avoid conflict and not knowing how or when to discuss topics that may feel sensitive.
