couplespsychology.com

An illustrated blog about psychology and relationships.

07.24.2017

How to argue constructively

Arguments can have a very positive effect on a relationship, provided that they are conscious and are about communicating with your partner.

It’s worth bearing in mind the following points during conflicts in a relationship more ›


03.12.2017

Infidelity

I have so many problems and now I’ve cheated on you, too.

One of the most common reasons why couples seek help for their relationship is a crisis caused by infidelity. This is an extremely difficult moment in many ways: the level of trust is low, and the level of emotion can be overwhelming. more ›


08.16.2016

Satisfying roles in a relationship

An interview with Joanna Dulińska, psychologist, psychotherapist and supervisor at the Process Oriented Psychology Institute (Instytut Psychologii Procesu).

A conversation about what roles are needed in a relationship, how to make changes in a relationship, why people cheat on each other, and many, many other important issues. more ›


07.1.2016

Leaving your options open?

Leaving the “door open” or “not burning your bridges” creates a sense of being able to choose.

I love you, but I’m looking around.

But all the options stay as potential choices that are not made. more ›


05.30.2016

Sex – under the surface

Our sex lives are a reflection of cultural and societal images, of the “chemistry” and feelings which bring (or don’t bring) a couple together, of our ways of communicating, and individual desires and prejudices. They confront outer patterns with our innermost ones, those governed by primitive and often entirely unconscious forces. more ›


04.3.2016

Breaking up? Not yet…

“After the first phase of being in love, after the feeling that everything is going to be wonderful, it becomes clear, that that’s not what’s going to happen. From this point on, people start to look at each other differently. And this is a fantastic moment! As long as we don’t stay stuck in this place.”

Grażyna Lubińska talks to psychotherapist Mikołaj Czyż about how to fight for a relationship in trouble. Published in Wysokie Obcasy Extra, issue № 9 (30), November 2014.

Labyrinth more ›


03.30.2016

Before addiction takes hold…

What is missing?

Addictions have a huge effect on relationships. They often appear after two people have made a commitment to each other. more ›


07.31.2015

Couples who are smitten with each other, again

Do you remember the special time when you first got together? What was it that captivated you? What were you like?

a kiss.

A few years later it’s sometimes hard to remember that you’re still the same people… more ›


07.30.2015

Beware! This is not a question!

“How do I look?”

If you want your loved one to give you a compliment, then it’s best to ask for it directly :)


06.28.2015

The control trap

“You lead!”

If you want your partner to be “stronger” or “more decisive”, then think about what these words mean to him. When you try to give him instructions, the best you can hope for is an docile student… and that’s not what you’re after!