METROPOLITAN MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY, PLLC
People start relationships because they are interested in having a relationship. They go through a checklist of sorts to vet each other at its onset. What they fail to do is to deepen their assessment as they progress in the relationship to ensure they are and stay aligned in creating a mutually satisfying relationship. And to intentionally work on creating a relationship they love.
Not always on the same page about intimacy? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into Desire Discrepancy- how differing desire styles between partners can lead to disconnection and dysfunction, and what you can do to restore balance, intimacy, and passion.
Many couples start their relationship full of passion and connection, only to see it fade as they focus on daily responsibilities. The transition from romantic partners to life partners can be challenging, leading to feelings of disconnection and frustration. While couples work hard to maintain their partnership, they often neglect the romance that initially brought them together. That’s where our Successful Relationship Strategy™ comes in. By shifting mindsets, improving communication, and eliminating unhealthy habits, couples can rebuild emotional intimacy and strengthen their bond. When partners are aligned and connected, collaboration in life becomes easier, and love naturally flourishes. If you’re struggling with balancing love and partnership, it’s time to reset your approach and create a relationship that thrives on both emotional and practical levels.
It’s not uncommon for couples to find themselves in a slump, especially during the colder months when the winter blues take hold. The spark fades, routines take over, and partners begin to feel disconnected. While some chalk it up to the natural course of long-term relationships, others recognize that something deeper is missing, and they refuse to settle for “just okay.” If you’ve been feeling the weight of distance, frustration, or even hopelessness in your relationship, know that you’re not alone. Struggles like these can shake things up, and sometimes, they’re exactly what’s needed to create a stronger, more fulfilling connection. The couples who dare to acknowledge their struggles and invest in transformation are the ones who build the kind of love that thrives.
There is a difference on how successful couples show up to their relationship, versus how couples who struggle in their relationship do. The couples that create an amazing relationship are fully committed to their partner and to making the relationship work. They know that life might throw curveballs and that they might experience challenges, but they are committed to seeing them through together. They don’t look at their relationship and their partner as disposable if they hit a rough patch in the relationship. They are all in and willing to figure it out.
This time of year might be challenging for people, what contributes to the winter blues and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), and 3 powerful ways to beat the winter blues, experiencing depression and feeling droopy. She shares how it’s completely understandable to feel down this time of year, and what to do when not feeling well and feeling a complete lack of direction and motivation.
Relationships are a funny thing. We love them, we love to be in them, but a lot of times we struggle in them. Our romantic relationship, our partnership, is one of the most important things in our life, and yet, it might seem it isn’t by how we treat it and prioritize it in our life… Sometimes our partner is lucky if they even get on the priority list… Specially during this time of year, when our plates are so full that we might feel we have less time to do more stuff in.
Sometimes we over complicate what it takes to take ourselves and our relationship to the next level. We might think it’s hopeless, that it’s impossible, and that it’s too much work and either not worth it or that we can’t do it. We might think we have to do all the work because our partner doesn’t want to even talk about our relationship. We might feel stuck and alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Bring a Brand New You to Your Relationship in the New Year.
