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For many people, the holiday season brings warmth, celebration, and a sense of togetherness. But for others, this time of year activates stress, grief, loneliness, difficult family dynamics, or emotional exhaustion. If the holidays feel hard for you this year, you’re not doing anything wrong - you’re having a very human response to a very emotionally complex season.

Every couple goes through ups and downs - stressful seasons, communication misfires, emotional distance, or changes that shake up the rhythm of the relationship. Needing support doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with your partnership. In fact, many couples choose therapy not because they’re on the brink of separation, but because they care enough to strengthen what matters.

We often wait for a "big enough reason" to begin therapy. A crisis. A relationship falling apart. Anxiety that won't go away. But the truth is: therapy isn’t just for the hard moments — it’s also a powerful space for growth, clarity, and healing. If you've been wondering whether now is the time to start therapy, here are a few gentle signs that you may be ready to take that step. 1. You’re feeling stuck — and not sure why. You might be going through the motions, but something

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The holiday season can be a joyful and exciting time of year, but it can also be stressful for many, including for couples. Below are...