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Many people come to therapy questioning why their relationship feels more difficult than what they think is normal. They say things like: “I can’t seem to keep things on an even keel.” “I love them so ...

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Many people come to therapy questioning why their relationship feels more difficult than what they think is normal. They say things like: “I can’t seem to keep things on an even keel.” “I love them so ...

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I feel uncomfortable around silence. Not with people I am not close to but mostly with people who I am afraid I can lose. I also have this issue where I feel like if I do not always have something to ...

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