Couples in Need

Emotional affairs disrupt the core bond between partners, create divided loyalties, and can result in significant attachment injury.

Love can be complicated when one partner has an avoidant attachment style. This style often creates emotional distance, making connection and intimacy feel challenging. Despite an avoidant pattern, partners can still build a strong connection and overcome barriers to intimacy.

EFT couples therapy addresses the root cause of conflict and builds a strong foundation that allows any conflict to be more easily resolved. Instead of zeroing in on the content of disagreements (i.e. who does what chores, how money is spent), EFCT focuses on the cycle of interaction between the partners and meeting their emotional needs. This focus on the emotional cycle rather than the surface content creates long term solutions for couples, especially those in crisis.

By understanding the red flags, the cycle of abuse, and effective methods to seek help, you can take a crucial step toward breaking free of abuse and regaining control over your life.

Full therapeutic disclosures are a structured way for couples to discuss all aspects of the affair in a safe environment. Typically facilitated by a trained couples therapist, this process aims to clear up any ambiguities about the affair, the behaviors used to keep the truth hidden, and the full impact of the affair.

Emotional affairs can be misunderstood. They can also remain hidden in the face of more obvious infidelities, and yet, they can be just as harmful. According to a study by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 64% of couples identify emotional affairs as equally damaging, if not more so, than physical infidelity. It's also worth noting that while heterosexual men tend to report more distress to sexual infidelity than emotional infidelity, heterosexual wome

This post sheds light on different types of couples therapy, highlighting how they vary and helping couples make informed choices.

After betrayal, we have the option to forgive or to repair the relationship. It's important to understand each choice.

What is attachment injury and why is it so difficult to move past it? What helps us heal from this type of trauma?