From the Blog…
Stuck in the Pursuer Withdrawer Cycle? Learn How You Can Stop It
If you find yourself having the same arguments over and over, you may be stuck in the pursuer withdrawer cycle. It’s not healthy for your relationship and the best way to break out of it is to change your behavior. How can you do that? Start by understanding your role in your relationship and how you interact with your partner. Then you can follow these tips to help you stop the cycle and get unstuck.
3 Positive Ways to Interrupt the Comparison, Self-Criticism, and Perfectionism Cycle
Many of us get caught in a cycle of comparing ourselves to others, letting our inner critic’s voice take over, and then engaging in perfectionist behavior. It’s a pattern that can repeat itself over and over until it leads to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. But we can break out of this cycle, change our thinking, and alter our behavior by targeting each moment in the process.
How Is Marriage Different Today Than It Was Hundreds of Years Ago?
Over the centuries, the reasons for getting married evolved and transformed into what we see today. Although couples no longer get married for the same reasons they used to, their expectations are often unreasonable and unrealistic. This can strain a relationship and lead to communication problems. Understanding this could be key to strengthening your marriage.