August 2022 - The Relationship Place

How To Spot And Stop Gaslighting In Relationships

Narcissist / August 30, 2022

Gaslighting has gained more public attention in recent years, but the term isn’t always used in the right context. It’s a form of abuse that undermines a person’s reality, often with subtle manipulation, but it isn’t limited to harmful behavior. Breaking the cycle means knowing what gaslighting looks like, how it sustains itself, and how to counter it safely. In this guide, we’ll break down what you need to know about gaslighting in relationships – …

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8 Warning Signs Of Codependency In A Relationship

Relationship / August 23, 2022

Co-dependency is a behavior that is often developed in childhood as a response to growing up with caregivers who were inconsistent with their attention or support. When children don’t have consistent parental behaviors that can be relied on or feel conditional, they often develop coping skills that place the needs of the adults above the child. Children develop these responses in order to survive childhood and as a way of trying to keep in their …

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Flexible Roles In Couples: The Secret Of Happy Marriages

Couples Counseling / August 16, 2022

We often think of marriage as a traditional institution, but it’s not a static feature in our society. Legally and socially, it’s still the most widely accepted way for couples to make their status official. However, law and society have seen massive shifts even in the last few decades. Looking at this through a legal and social lens is essential. When we talk about flexible roles in marriages, we aren’t just talking about the dynamic …

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Can I Do The Gottman Method On My Own?

Couples Counseling / August 5, 2022

Dr. Dana McNeil, the Founder of The Relationship Place, answers the question, “Can I do the Gottman Method on my own?” While it is possible to get the book and do the Gottman Method yourself, it can be difficult to stick with it. Having a therapist or counselor who can guide you on how to put it into practice, explain the reality of it, and show what it looks like in real life will benefit …

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How to Build Intimacy in Your Relationship and Be a Better Partner – As Seen In – Men’s Journal

As Seen In / August 4, 2022

When asked how to build intimacy in the relationship and be a better partner, our founder Dr. Dana McNeil believes men should have these intimacy tools. “The brain is an erogenous zone, and without the ability to access those intimacy tools, the desire, sex drive, and an ability to function with your partner in a loving way flies out the window,” says McNeil. She also explained how lack of sexual intimacy happens in a heterosexual relationship. …

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