The need to be perfect, perfectionism, can be a real challenge for people, impacting personal happiness and general well-being. Perfectionistic behavior can also negatively impact relationships. The problem is that...
Tag - loneliness
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Bad Relationships on Repeat? Break Your Unhealthy Patterns
Criticism. Sarcasm. Disrespect. Repeat. These are just some of the relationship behaviors that some when reoccurring can leave you wondering, “How did I get here again?” The relationship may have even...
Combat Loneliness by Learning to Connect
We humans have an innate, deep need for connection with each other. It can feel great when we connect but if not, it can lead to loneliness. Inauthenticity and emotional availability are just a few of the ways people...
How to Be More Emotionally Available, and Why
Being emotionally available is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. It allows for openness, communication, intimacy and depth. Then why is being emotionally unavailable such a common problem for people? Because...
Lots of Friends Yet Still Feel Lonely?
Loneliness is an epidemic and research has shown that it can literally make you sick. This is a topic close to my heart professionally as my therapy practice continues to be dotted with clients who don’t feel...
Loneliness Impacts Emotional, Relational and Physical Health
Loneliness is practically an epidemic and legitimate consequences are associated. Everyone feels lonely at one time or another but if it’s an ongoing theme it’s important understand the core issues around...