This is one of the scariest episodes I have put live to date! But, it feels like a really important one, too.
Throughout this period, a lot of people have asked us how we are doing, and if all of this has had an impact on our relationship. We thought it was a fair question, and we decided to not try and explain the answer ourselves, but instead to seek out the help of a couple's therapist!
Together with Angelica Magana, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, we discuss:
- Why couple's therapy isn't only for relationships that have broken down
- The importance of getting third party support during infertility or trying to conceive
- Understanding that we often have different coping mechanisms to handle situations like this
- Why the women don't always need the guys to "fix it" ;)
- How to identify each other's triggers
- Knowing how to communicate when things get heated,
- When it's appropriate to take a time out
- How to deal with feelings of guilt and self blame
- And how to keep the fun and spark in your relationship!
As always, I walked away from this conversation with a tonne of insight. I only hope it serves as a reminder to any couples who may be struggling that whatever you're going through is normal, and it's okay. It's part of a challenging road that we all need to learn to navigate, often on our own.
You've got this!
xx
Anna
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Contact Angelica Magana:
- Instagram @angelicamtherapy
- Website (The Netherlands) https://www.angelicamaganatherapy.nl
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07/18/23 • 47 min
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