You’ve probably heard the old relationship advice: “Never go to bed angry.” It sounds nice, right? Tidy. Wise. Like something your grandmother would say while folding laundry. But honestly? Sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do for your relationship is go to bed angry. Here’s why. When Emotions Run Hot, Communication Drops Off When you’re […]
Maybe you’ve been noticing some growing tension, or some difficulty communicating with your SO. Maybe you’ve just had yet another one of those cyclical arguments stemming from goodness-knows-what about gosh-knows-what. And maybe you’re asking yourself, “When should you do couples therapy? What are the signs that my partner and I would benefit from speaking with [&he
Do you find yourself saying the worst thing to the person you love most in arguments? Have you ever said something truly awful to your partner—something you didn’t mean, or didn’t mean quite like that—and then immediately regretted it? Maybe you watched their face fall, or they stormed out of the room, and you were […]
You finally find the courage to bring up something that’s been bothering you—something you’ve been sitting with for days or weeks. It’s important . You’re hoping for understanding, maybe even some change. But as you start to talk, you see it happen again: your partner zones out. Their eyes glaze over, their body goes still, […]
Stop Fighting Over "Dumb Things": How to Break the Cycle in Your Relationship One of the most common reasons couples seek therapy is because they "argue over dumb things." It may start with something trivial like laundry or groceries, but somehow these arguments spiral into full-blown conflicts, leaving both partners feeling hurt and disconnected. Why […]
Many couples get stuck having the same argument. At Cycles Couples Counseling, one of our most common couples therapy intake call requests is couples asking for help because they keep having the same argument. It can be so discouraging and frustrating to not be able to overcome a conflict, or even worse, have it keep […]
What's the advantage to doing online couples counseling in Los Angeles? Los Angeles is a busy, traffic-filled city. We understand commuting isn't easy and definitely isn't stress-free. With online couples counseling in Los Angeles, you can avoid the traffic jams, parking debacles, and difficult scheduling situations. At Cycles Couples Counseling, we know many of you […]
Many people enter counseling frustrated. They've tried everything to change their situation, yet somehow, end up with the same dismal results. What most clients fail to notice is the patterns that contribute to these negative outcomes. Over and over again they try different ways to change their situation, only to find they end up right […]
Boundary setting often gets a bad rap. Many people associate setting boundaries with your partner as a negative interaction. Some even panic and jump to conclusions, fearing it's the end of the relationship. However, this could not be farther from the truth. Learning how to set boundaries with your partner can ensure a continued healthy […]
Cyclical Arguments Most popularly, couples enter couples therapy for “communication issues.” They complain they can’t help but argue over stupid stuff. Sometimes it seems they just can’t see eye-to-eye on almost anything. “It seems like everything is an issue with her.” “We fight about the smallest things.” Rarely, if ever, are thes
