Photo Credit: TMS Sam @Pexels.com “Why does every conversation turn into an argument?” It is one of the most common questions that appears in both individual therapy and couples therapy. A partner raises a concern. Perhaps she says she feels lonely in the relationship. Perhaps he says he […]

Image source Vlada Fadeeva @Pexels In the complex architecture of modern relationships, many couples find themselves trapped in a wearying paradox. Despite their best intentions and deep affection for one another, they often feel less like romantic partners and more like a weary supervisor and a reluctant subordinate. […]

Relationships often involve hidden motivations, misinterpretations, and power struggles. Using an experiential role playing exercise the “Hidden Agendas” in couples therapy, it is possible to surface unconscious processes, projections, and power dynamics in the relationship.