Are Relationship Problems Making You Anxious Or Depressed?
If you’re single, comparing yourself to other people who are happily married with kids may be a source of frustration. If you’re in a relationship, frequent fights or other problems may make you feel like something’s missing.
Are you tired of trying to keep your relationship afloat? Your partner’s neglect or disregard of your needs may make you question their devotion. Resentment may also build anytime your partner fails to contribute as much as you do. At the same time, you may feel responsible for your spouse or partner’s well-being, especially if they’re struggling with addiction or mental health issues.
Are you in a toxic or abusive relationship? If your partner criticizes you, cheats, or otherwise mistreats you, you may wonder if it’s time to break things off. But maybe the idea of being single doesn’t appeal to you. So you try to escape from your doubts through work, alcohol, or other distractions. You never manage to feel any better, and your relationship problems remain.
Romantic Relationships Take A Lot Of Work
Most people were never taught how to build healthy relationships. Many grew up in households with frequent conflict, mental illness, or drug addiction, forcing them to take on responsibilities they weren’t ready for. By observing the problematic relationships of their parents, these individuals learned dysfunctional ways of relating to others, typically without even realizing it.
At the same time, many people were exposed to unrealistic depictions of love and marriage growing up. Many internalized the expectations of friends and family members that women should be married with babies by 25, or become “spinsters.” Men financially and emotionally support their families. Once you marry and start a family, you’re supposed to feel complete and be blessed with life-long happiness.
When these expectations aren’t met, many people end up feeling like there is something wrong with them. They fear it may be too late for them to find love. These feelings are incredibly common, yet no one seems to talk about them. So many people don’t realize that it’s perfectly natural to struggle in relationships. They also fail to see that it’s never too late to learn healthier, more satisfying ways of relating.
If you are ready to set boundaries, improve self confidence and communication reach out to me today.
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