When Relationships Feel Hard
Sometimes relationships stop feeling safe. You may feel distant from your partner or overwhelmed by constant tension. Maybe you’re always giving and never receiving. Maybe you’re stuck in the same arguments, unsure how to get out. Or maybe things look fine on the outside, but deep down, something feels off.
These experiences can be painful and confusing. They can leave you questioning yourself, your partner, or your worth. You might wonder if you are asking for too much, or not enough, or if love is supposed to feel this lonely.
So many of us were never taught how to communicate clearly, how to ask for what we need, or how to feel safe being ourselves in a relationship. We carry stories from our childhood, our culture, our past partners. Stories that shape how we connect, protect, or distance.
Sometimes we shut down to avoid conflict. Sometimes we chase closeness so hard that we lose ourselves. Sometimes we try to be perfect just to keep the peace.
We always do our best. Therapy helps us explore new ways of connecting and growing.