by Hadley Mitchell | Oct 1, 2023 | Connection, Intimacy, Relationships
At Map Psychology Solutions, our therapists have worked with hundrerds of couples and know what it takes to make love last and relationships thrive. Whether you are starting a new relationship or in a longterm one, the below list of tips can help you build a...
by Hadley Mitchell | Sep 1, 2023 | Communication, Connection, Intimacy, Relationships
At Map Psychology Solutions, our therapists are trained and experienced in working with clients in non-traditional and open relationships such as, polyamory or swinging. People gravitate towards open relationships for many reasons – to experience more love &...
by Hadley Mitchell | Jun 1, 2023 | Communication, Connection, Relationships
Make a vision together on the future you want for your relationship. You can get creative/artsy or simply write your vision down. Such a vision represents an overall view, one that fills you with excitement and passion. Start by asking yourself: What do you yearn for...
by Hadley Mitchell | Mar 1, 2023 | Communication, Connection, Relationships
Just as you get an oil change for your car & service your furnace, relationships take the same “appointments & servicing.” We often recommend that couples do a weekly relationship check-in. In a check-in couples have space to share needs, wants, feelings,...
by Hadley Mitchell | Feb 1, 2023 | Conflict Management, Connection, Relationships
Trust is the state that occurs when you know that your partner acts and thinks to maximize your best interest and what is of benefit to you, not just your partner’s own interests and benefits. In other words, this means: My partner has my back. My partner is there for...
by Hadley Mitchell | Nov 1, 2022 | Connection, Relationships
You’ve likely heard the saying, “relationships take work.” While this is certainly true, here are some helpful and simple tips to make the “work” feel easier over a lifetime of love. 1. Be Vulnerable At the basis of human connection is vulnerability. Be brave through...
