Relationships
Infidelity
“Cheating” and breaches of relationship agreements
Feelings of guilt, shame, or secrecy
Erosion of intimacy and connection
Difficulty rebuilding trust or moving forward
Attachment
Styles
Fear of rejection or abandonment
Difficulty trusting others or forming close bonds
Emotional dysregulation
Anxiety or avoidance in close relationships
Patterns of unhealthy behaviors or choices
Relationship Diversity
Do you or your partner want to have an “open relationship”?
Non-monogamy, polyamory, relationship anarchy, mixed-orientation relationship(s)
Contrasting beliefs about love, intimacy, or commitment
Difficulty navigating societal / familial judgments or external pressures
Dating
Difficulty establishing emotional connections
Challenges in setting healthy boundaries
Fear of vulnerability leading to avoidance of intimacy
Struggles with balancing independence & partnership
Overthinking or idealizing potential partners
Codependency
Over-reliance on others for self-worth
Difficulty setting or respecting boundaries
Neglect of personal needs & self-care
Fear of abandonment leading to people-pleasing
Suppressing emotions to maintain relationships
Jealousy
Excessive fear of losing a partner
Distrust leading to controlling or possessive behaviors
Insecurity affecting self-esteem & relationship stability
Emotional overwhelm from comparing oneself to others
Difficulty with emotional regulation
Conflict
Same argument over & over
Breakdowns in communication
Escalating arguments or unaddressed issues
Emotional distance or avoidance of confrontation
Resentment building over unresolved problems
Divorce
Emotional distress and unresolved grief from the end of relationship
Adjusting to new dynamics in family and social circles
Coping with feelings of guilt, shame, or self-blame
Navigating financial and logistical changes
Managing co-parenting challenges and communication issues
Rebuilding self-identity and establishing new goals post-divorce
Addressing unresolved conflicts and fostering closure
Infertility
Emotional distress
Strained relationship
Anxiety or feelings of inadequacy around reproductive health
Financial, physical, or mental strain from fertility treatments
Social isolation / loneliness
Navigating Core
Differences
Fundamental value, belief, or personality clashes
Difficulty reconciling long-term goals or visions for the future
Misalignment in priorities (e.g., career, family, lifestyle)
Persistent tension or frustration from differing needs
Parenting
Conflict w/ parenting styles or values
Balancing parental & domestic duties
Struggles with discipline, boundaries, & consistency
Adjusting to changing dynamics or roles
Societal expectations
Pre/Post Marriage
Adjusting to new roles & expectations
Changes in intimacy & connection
Communication breakdowns / unspoken assumptions
Unrealistic expectations of marriage
Conflict over shared responsibilities or decision-making