Nuance isn’t flashy on the internet 😅 and there are ABSOLUTELY boundaries that don’t require nuance, but here’s just a few areas that I think if you can give your partner grace (and they show they’re trying successfully as evidenced by actual change), you could set yourself up for a wonderful relat

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Most couples I see, divorce is not the “easy way out.” It’s the hard decision made after years and years of trying to change things and nothing working. And it’s finally the decision that we are healthier apart than together #couplescounseling #datingafterdivorce #breakingthecycle #chris

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I’m sure I will have some people in my comments, pushing back on something small like opening the door, and to be clear I let men open doors for me. I let women open doors for me. I open doors for other people. The point is not about the door opening, it’s about how we teach women at young ages to

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Friendship has to be the foundation for any relationship to have the desire to do the hard work of conflict resolution #gottmanmethod #bestfriendsgoals #happymarriage #couplescounseling

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The internet is not a nuanced enough place for every detail of these conversations, but I hope it just sparks thought for you to start having those nuanced conversations with a therapist or trusted loved one #healthyrelationship #couplescounseling #marriagecounselor #boundaries101

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#greenscreen therapy speak is helpful IF YOU KNOW THE ACTUAL DEFINITION. Truly no embarrassment for not knowing, but here’s your sign and chance to look it up #narcissistic #narcissiticpersonalitydisorder #therapyspeak

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Shameless plug: check out my workbook on dating to set yourself up for the healthiest version of a relationship you can #healthyrelationship #couplescounseling #datingadviceforwomen #datingadviceformen #howtodate

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My go to marriage counseling books #fairplay #rebuildingtrust #boundaries101 #marriagecounselor

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@A. M. Schroeder I got you girl 😂 This is a perfectly normal and healthy relationship dynamic and not a red flag to rewrite our nervous systems for health #datingadvice #slowburnrelationship #attractions #healthyrelationship

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Replying to @Jess G I do recommend Fair Play ALWAYS and if your partner responds well, fantastic! And if they don’t, well you have an answer of a different sort then #couplescounseling #fairplaylife #mentalload #marriageadvice

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Replying to @SleepyJoe All emotions are worthy validating…that does not mean all emotions are TRUE #couplescounseling #marriageadvice #validatingfeelings #conflictresolution #datingadviceforwomen

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Replying to @ATX honey just a few small examples of setting boundaries when you are not the breadwinner in your family #healthyrelationshiptips #couplescounseling #conflictresolutionskills #gottmanmethod

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Replying to @Catscoffeescience Sooooo what is one thing we can do about it the couples counseling cycle? #couplescounseling #gottmanmethod #avoidentattachment #anxiousattachment #conflictresolution

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We call these the “Four Horsemen” in couples counseling: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling. Couples counseling can teach you which ones are your go tos and give anecdotes to find new patterns with your partner #thefourhorsemen #gottman #couplescounseling #couplesconfli

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Yes there is a grace period for someone “trying to change.” It’s the only way we ever can change. But if the results keep looking the same over and over and over….then your “trying” is not enough #tryingtochange #relationshipconflict #relationshipburnout #relationshipexpert

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To all my helpers out there worried about asking for help because you don’t want to be a burden 🙋‍♀️ #emotionallyimmatureparents #askingforhelp #emtional #therapistsoftiktok❤️

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Cannot WAIT for the return of #tedlasso Also my fav haircut courtesy of @Sabrina | GVL Hairstylist 💋 #therapisttakes #tedlassoappletv #tvtherapy

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Would really love to hear from the children of divorce on this one! #childrenofdivorce #divorcetok #couplestherapist

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Therapists final thoughts on love island (and why we always make heroes and villains). Full video on YouTube #loveislandusa #therapistadvice #realitytvshow #attachmentstyle

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