Relationships

Boundaries & Open Hearts by Em Capito, LCSW

On Boundaries & Opening Our Hearts

In our relationships, we must often walk in a vast gray area of unknowability.​ Even within ourselves, there are many times when we cannot discern intuition from fear. Sometimes we simply must embrace uncertainty…

7 Ground Rules for Real Love by Em Capito, LCSW

Seven Ground Rules for Real Love

Clear intentions manifest into better outcomes, so why would we neglect to author ground rules in our most important relationships? Whether you’re entering a new relationship, or renewing a long-tested one to…

Parable for the Lonely by Em Capito, LCSW

A Parable for the Lonely

The Undoing I find myself alone. Again. I am exhausted from the weight of life. I cannot go on like this. What if I must go on like this? I am doing…

How do I find and nurture real, deep friendship?​ Em Capito, LCSW

Therapist Q&A: How do I find real, deep friendship?

Question: Do you have any advice that may help me create a greater awareness in my friendships? I’m curious about your concept of stress-testing relationships. I often feel my friendships are not…

Preparing to leave an abusive relationship by Em Capito, LCSW

Therapist Q&A: I’m leaving an abusive marriage…

Question: I’m preparing to leave an emotionally abusive marriage from a narcissist, and I’m scared. What should I think through before I go? Note: Whenever I receive an inquiry like this, I…

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