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When the Unconscious Drives Your Relationship (And You Call It Fate)
Discover how unconscious patterns shape your relationship dynamics and how couples therapy can help you rewrite the script—together....
astonetherapist
Apr 162 min read
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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: How Couples Can Navigate It Together
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is an intense emotional reaction to perceived rejection, criticism, or failure. Commonly associated...
astonetherapist
Apr 62 min read
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Understanding and Supporting Autistic Burnout in Neurodiverse Couples
In neurodiverse relationships, where one partner is neurotypical and the other is autistic, there are many unique dynamics that either...
astonetherapist
Mar 163 min read
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Setting Joking Aside: How to Signal Serious Conversations in Your Relationship
Sometimes, humor is the glue that holds a relationship together. But what happens when one partner uses humor to deflect, and the other...
astonetherapist
Feb 233 min read
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Making Decisions with Your Partner: Building Together, Not Against Each Other
In any relationship, decision-making can be a point of tension. From small daily choices like where to eat dinner, to life-altering...
astonetherapist
Feb 164 min read
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The Struggles of Couples with Late-Diagnosed ADHD
Love is a journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected detours. When one partner is late-diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactiv...
astonetherapist
Feb 72 min read
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Understanding Sexual Desire: Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire
When couples come into my practice, one of the most common challenges they describe is mismatched sexual desire. Maybe one partner wants...
astonetherapist
Jan 243 min read
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Are You Making Deposits or Withdrawals? Understanding Emotional Bank Accounts in Neurodiverse Relationships
Navigating a relationship that involves neurodivergence can sometimes feel like trying to solve a complex puzzle. Emotions significantly...
astonetherapist
Jan 53 min read
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Navigating Intention, Impact, and Validation in Relationships
In relationships, it’s common to encounter misunderstandings, disagreements, or moments where one partner feels hurt even if that wasn’t...
astonetherapist
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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The Pressure to Change Your Partner: A Relationship Poison
It's likely you have found yourself wishing your partner was just like you and wanted them to change. The wish for our partner to change...
astonetherapist
Dec 1, 20244 min read
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The Difference Between Safety and Security in a Relationship
In relationships, people often seek safety—hoping for a promise that they won’t get hurt. It’s natural to want assurance, to believe that...
astonetherapist
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Late-Diagnosed Autism
For many individuals, receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in life can be both a revelation and a relief. It can...
astonetherapist
Oct 28, 20243 min read
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The Adaptive Child, Wounded Child, and Wise Adult: Understanding Your Inner Selves In Couples Therapy
In couples therapy, we often focus on communication patterns, emotional needs, and relationship dynamics. But underneath these...
astonetherapist
Oct 14, 20245 min read
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Unlocking the Secret to Lasting Love: The Transformative Influence of Personalized Couple Rituals
Navigating the complexities of relationships can sometimes seem very intricate. But what if I told you that there is a hidden gem that...
astonetherapist
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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Understanding and Overcoming Codependency in Relationships
It is not uncommon for individuals to become deeply intertwined and emotionally reliant on each other in intimate relationships. While...
astonetherapist
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Living with a Highly Sensitive Partner: Nurturing Connection and Balance
Living with a highly sensitive partner can be a beautiful yet intricate dance of emotions, empathy, and understanding. Highly sensitive...
astonetherapist
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Late Diagnosed ADHD
Discovering that you or your partner have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) later in life can be a revelation, shedding...
astonetherapist
Jul 28, 20243 min read
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Why are some relationships harmonious while others slide into violence and chaos?
You probably noticed some strong family patterns in your life – at times, you may be repeating what your parents did and you may be...
astonetherapist
Jul 7, 20244 min read
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Shame Thrives in Secrecy
Shame is one of the most painful emotions humans can experience. Shame can break up otherwise solid relationships and marriages. This...
astonetherapist
Jun 16, 20242 min read
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Crack the Code to Your Relationship: Understanding Attachment Styles
Welcome, dear readers, to another look into the world of relationships. Today, we're delving deep into attachment styles, those invisible...
astonetherapist
May 25, 20243 min read
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