Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone’s Feelings Most people who feel responsible for everyone else’s emotions don’t describe themselves that way. They say things like: “I just don’t want to upset anyone.” “I’m good at reading the room.” “I hate tension.” “If someone’s uncomfortable, I...
Why You Attract Emotionally Unavailable Partners Many adults I work with in Madison, Guilford, and across Connecticut come into therapy with the same question, even if they phrase it differently: “Why do I keep ending up with emotionally unavailable partners?” “Why do I feel like...
Why You Feel Like a Burden When You Ask for Help Many adults I work with in Madison, Guilford, and across Connecticut describe the same internal reaction when they need support: “I don’t want to bother anyone.”“I should be able to handle this myself.”“I hate...
Why Rest Feels Unsafe When You Grew Up Emotionally Unsupported Many adults I work with in Madison, Guilford, and across Connecticut tell me something that feels confusing and even embarrassing: “I know I’m exhausted… but when I finally slow down, I feel anxious or uncomfortable.”...