Face Mental Health Challenges Together

Overcoming mental health struggles together as a couple or family strengthens emotional bonds, helping everyone feel supported and resilient through difficulties.

Illness Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Illness Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Have you ever found yourself excessively worried about your partner’s health, interpreting every minor symptom as a potential sign of …
Noah Williams

By Noah Williams

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 10  min read

5 Signs of Couples Facing Dual Diagnosis: Impacts & Treatments

5 Signs of Couples Facing Dual Diagnosis: Impacts & Treatments

Did you know that, as per a study, a staggering 50% of individuals diagnosed with a mental illness also struggle …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 9  min read

11 Impacts of Bipolar Disorder in Relationships & How to Cope

11 Impacts of Bipolar Disorder in Relationships & How to Cope

How does bipolar disorder influence the dynamics of a relationship?  What unique challenges do couples face when one partner is …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 9  min read

5 Psychological Effects of Online Dating and Ways to Cope

5 Psychological Effects of Online Dating and Ways to Cope

In the era of digital romance, online dating has revolutionized how we form connections. Still, it has also significantly influenced …
Draven Porter

By Draven Porter

Marriage & Family Life Advice| 5  min read

8 Ways to Help Your Spouse Deal With Social Anxiety Disorder

8 Ways to Help Your Spouse Deal With Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, affecting their relationships, daily activities, and overall well-being. …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 7  min read

9 Practical Tips When Combining Dating and Social Anxiety

9 Practical Tips When Combining Dating and Social Anxiety

Dating can be nerve-wracking for everyone, but it’s especially tough for people who have dating and social anxiety. This kind …
Dylan Banks

By Dylan Banks

Marriage Counseling & Divorce| 8  min read

Hypervigilance in Relationships: Symptoms, Causes & Ways to Curb

Hypervigilance in Relationships: Symptoms, Causes & Ways to Curb

How often have you heard people say that they’re always in an “alert mode” in their close relationships?  It’s understandable …
Nayan Nihar

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 11  min read

14 Ways to Prevent Emotional Meltdowns in Marriage

14 Ways to Prevent Emotional Meltdowns in Marriage

Imagine coming home after a long day, only to find yourself in a heated argument with your spouse over something …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 11  min read

11 Psychological Effects of Being Yelled at in a Relationship

11 Psychological Effects of Being Yelled at in a Relationship

Arguments are bound to happen in long-term relationships. If you are married, odds are you and your partner will have …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10  min read

How to Move Past Shared Trauma as a Couple

How to Move Past Shared Trauma as a Couple

Traumatic events can shatter feelings of safety, security, and normalcy in individuals who experience or witness them. Compounding the matter, …
Denise K. Ambre, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Glenview, IL

By Denise K. Ambre

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 4  min read

8 Ways of Coping Up With Depression When You Are in a Relationship

8 Ways of Coping Up With Depression When You Are in a Relationship

Depression is nothing like everyday sadness. It is a different state of mind, where everything seems hopeless. When a person …
Thomas Shelby

By Thomas Shelby

6  min read

How to Talk to Your Partner About Mental Health: 10 Vital Tips

How to Talk to Your Partner About Mental Health: 10 Vital Tips

Part of what makes mental health issues so challenging is that they are often invisible. When you or a loved …
Dan Gellman

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11  min read

Marriage and Relationships after Traumatic Brain Injury

Marriage and Relationships after Traumatic Brain Injury

Long-term relationships and marriage are marked by challenges and even threats to the partnership. After all, there is a reason …
Michael E Keesler, Psychologist Philadelphia, PA

By Michael E Keesler

Psychologist| 7  min read

7 Effective Tips to Cope When Both Partners Have a Mental Illness

7 Effective Tips to Cope When Both Partners Have a Mental Illness

Unique challenges arise when both partners have a mental illness in a relationship. Nurturing a healthy and fulfilling connection requires …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 8  min read

Is a Mental Health Issue the Cause of Your Sexless Marriage?

Is a Mental Health Issue the Cause of Your Sexless Marriage?

Sexual problems are one of the most common presenting issues in couples therapy. However, problems in the bedroom are often …
Joyce Marter, Registered Psychotherapist Chicago, IL

By Joyce Marter

Registered Psychotherapist| 4  min read