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Should You Wait for a Partner to Change, if that Partner Cannot Change?
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Should You Wait for a Partner to Change, if that Partner Cannot Change?

Abusive Relationship Counseling, Anger Management Counseling, couples therapy, Individual Counseling

Should You Wait for a Partner to Change, if that Partner Cannot Change?

By dr_j_raymond|2023-03-17T17:28:29+00:00February 9th, 2023|Abusive Relationship Counseling, Anger Management Counseling, couples therapy, Individual Counseling|

“I’m waiting for my partner to change” is a phrase that appears to come up over and over again in my work with individuals who are struggling in relationships that are sometimes safe and satisfying, but at other times devaluing, diminishing and dismissive. Waiting for a partner to change – when does it start? [...]

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Three Attractions of Staying in an Unhappy Relationship

By dr_j_raymond|2023-01-17T17:36:44+00:00January 16th, 2023|Anger Issues, Communication Problems, Couples Counseling, Family of Origin Counseling|

“Why am I staying in an unhappy relationship?” is a question many of my patient’s ask themselves out loud when their latest interactions make them feel hopeless, demeaned, and destroyed. Staying in an unhappy relationship has benefits, keeping you drawn in by a magnetic force. That force is produced by unfinished phases of personal [...]

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