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The Silent Relationship Killer: How Contempt Destroys Love and What to Do About It

To a degree, fights are normal in a relationship. Building a life with someone naturally involves challenges and compromises, and disagreements are often nothing to worry about. But there’s a tipping point—one that can be hard to recognize until it’s already done damage. That tipping point is contempt. Contempt is…

Danica Mitchell, LCSW

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Is Love Enough When Growth Isn’t Equal? Navigating Uneven Change in Relationships

You're not the same person you were five years ago—you're probably not even the same person you were last year. That’s the beauty (and sometimes the chaos) of being human: we grow, evolve, and shift. But what happens when that growth starts to feel one sided in your relationship? When…

Danica Mitchell, LCSW

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Attachment Theory 101: How Your Childhood Shapes Your Relationships (and How to Heal)

Have you ever wondered why you crave reassurance in relationships while your friend seems comfortable with distance? Or why you push people away just as things start to feel serious? The answer might lie in your attachment style—the way you relate to others, shaped by your earliest relationships. Attachment styles…

Danica Mitchell, LCSW

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Love, Lust, and Loneliness: The Psychology of Connection in the Month of Romance

February is often associated with romance, with Valentine’s Day at its center and stores pushing heart-shaped everything before the new year even settles. But not everyone greets this time of year with excitement. While some anticipate celebrating love, others feel pressured, lonely, or disillusioned. Relationships— be they romantic, sexual, or…

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Let’s Talk About Sex: Erectile Dysfunction And The Mind

Erectile Dysfunction, or ED, is a very common condition, one that most men will experience at least briefly at some point in their lives. But even though it is very common, it often isn’t openly discussed. Experiencing ED can make intimacy challenging and lead to a lack of intimacy in…

Danica Mitchell, LCSW