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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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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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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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10 Reasons Why New Parents Should Go To Couples Therapy

Parenting / July 29, 2022

Parenthood, like marriage, is an exciting time for many couples. It can represent change, growth, and a new phase of life full of possibility. Even then, transitioning to parenthood is rarely easy. This is where couples therapy for parenting comes in. Couples therapy can offer so much to couples beyond their connection to each other. Even when focused on romance and intimacy, therapy doesn’t view relationships in isolation. People are deeply social, and the ways …

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Emotional Tune-Up: How to Stay Healthy in Times of Stress – As Seen In – San Diego Family

Uncategorized / July 25, 2022

Our founder Dr. Dana McNeil was featured in an interesting article from San Diego Family. It talks about Emotional Tune-Up: How To Stay Healthy In Times Of Stress. Here, she encourages parents to tune in to physical reactions to stress. Dr. Dana McNeil, licensed therapist and founder of The Relationship Place in San Diego, encourages parents to tune in to physical reactions to stress. Is your breathing shallow? Your pulse racing? Are you having difficulty …

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25 Things You Should Openly Discuss With Your Partner Before Marriage

Couples Counseling / July 20, 2022

Before your wedding day, you need to find time to talk about things that will be crucial to your married life. Many couples get married thinking they know everything about each other, but some topics may only come up years after tying the knot. Talking through them beforehand is the key to maintaining an emotional bond long-term. Dr. John Gottman lists 7 principles for a happy marriage and the discussions below help partners connect through …

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Why Same-Sex Parents Raise The Best Children

Parenting / July 11, 2022

With an estimated 1 million to 6 million children being raised by same-sex parents in the United States, it’s clear that the number of alternative households is growing. While having homosexual parents was once seen as a disadvantage for the children, we have come a long way as a society since then. Because of the growing visibility of same-sex families, many researchers have begun to take a second look at the well-being of their children. …

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The Relationship Place – As Seen In – San Diego Regional Chamber Of Commerce

As Seen In / July 5, 2022

Saturday, June 18th was an eventful day for us. We’ve celebrated the expansion of our practice and held a community mental health fair. These events were also captured by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. The practice offers warm and inviting offices for those seeking in person therapy and telehealth for those who prefer remote sessions or are living in the other parts of the state. The clinicians and staff who work at The …

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Coming Out Later In Life As LGBTQIA+

Self-Esteem / June 30, 2022

As Pride Month comes to a close, let’s remember to always celebrate love in all forms. For many people, Pride Month serves as a yearly reminder to honor their sexuality and individuality in all forms. Pride month is also a time for people in the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate love, freedom, and rights, as the world appreciates how far they’ve come. For those who are still exploring their sexuality and gender identity, officially coming out …

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9 Signs You’re Dating A Passive-Aggressive Person And What To Do About It

Relationship / June 28, 2022

Ever dated someone who constantly gets angry but tends to disguise this emotion through hushed tones and calm words? Or maybe you have a partner who usually acts sarcastic and tends to roll eyes at you rather than communicating what he/she feels during an argument? If you’re seeing these red flags, it might be because you’re dating a passive-aggressive person. While this won’t make someone typically bad for you, these behaviors can put a toll …

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