Couples Therapy

We live in an era where people intensely want  to love, but are increasingly unable to sustain  a relationship. This contradiction has been called liquid love , inspired by sociologist Zygmunt Bauman, and it describes our current landscape well: fragile bonds, easily discarded, where the search for love exists, but the emotional willingness to build  that love is limited. The imagined ideal vs. real love Today, many people enter a relationship carrying unrealistic expectation

Resentment is one of the most misunderstood emotional experiences in relationships. People often think it is "just anger," when in reality it is far more complex - and far more painful. Resentment is what happens when hurt doesn’t find a place to heal. It grows quietly, like emotional sediment, layer upon layer of past moments that were never processed, validated, or repaired. What Is Resentment, Really? Clinically, resentment is a mix of: Anger  toward the person who caused

Dealing with criticism is one of the most universal emotional challenges - regardless of age, personality, or context. For many people, especially those who are very dedicated, perfectionistic, responsible, and used to doing everything “the right way,” receiving criticism can feel like a threat to their personal worth. It's not about the criticism itself, but about what it means internally . Why does criticism hurt so much? In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we understand

Every couple faces challenges - differences in opinions, habits, or expectations. But when the relationship is under stress, partners often fall into a trap: confusing problem solving  with personal attack. When emotions run high, our brain tends to protect us. Instead of staying curious about what’s really happening, we move into defense mode - trying to prove a point, protect our ego, or avoid feeling blamed. This is when conversations shift from “How can we fix this?”  to

Emotional dependence isn’t just about “loving too much.” It’s about needing  someone to feel whole - to the point that our mood, sense of worth, and emotional balance depend on how that person treats us. In the early stages of a relationship, it’s natural to feel connected, excited, and even a bit anxious. But when emotional dependence sets in, the connection turns into dependence : the fear of losing the other person starts to control how we think, feel, and act. From a cogn

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When we talk about self-awareness , it seems like a simple term, almost a cliché. But in practice, seeking self-awareness is much more...

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When we think about intimacy, many people picture physical closeness or romantic gestures. But intimacy is also about feeling emotionally...

Manuela discovered a hidden conversation on Antônio's cell phone. Deleted messages, suggestive emojis - nothing too explicit, but enough...

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Anyone in a relationship knows that communication isn't always easy. And when the couple comes from different cultures, it can be even...