Blog Posts
Dating After a Long-Term Relationship: 2 Questions to Ask Yourself After a First Date
Dating after a long-term relationship can bring up more than excitement—it can bring self-doubt. After a first date, instead of focusing only on whether they liked you, consider two questions: Does this person feel like a teammate? And what version of myself comes out when I’m around them? These questions can help you reconnect with your needs, notice what your body is telling you, and begin trusting your judgment again.
How to Stop Repeating Relationship Patterns After a Breakup
After a breakup or divorce, it's easy to assume a new relationship will feel different. But if you're noticing the same fights, the same shutdown, the same wall of resentment building up, your past may be more present than you think. In this blog, an anxiety therapist in Chicago breaks down why we bring old patterns into new relationships, how to recognize your triggers in conflict, and what it actually takes to build something different this time.
Why Do I Keep Choosing the Same Type of Partner? Anxiety, Attachment, and Breakup Patterns
After a breakup, many people notice familiar patterns in relationships. This post explores how anxiety, attachment, and family dynamics shape the partners we choose, and how therapy can help.