From This Side of the Couch…

A collection of writings from a therapist / mom / veteran / human

adult attachment, couples therapy, mental load, anxious attachment, breakups, relationships, emotional availability, personal growth, emotional labor Elizabeth Melchione adult attachment, couples therapy, mental load, anxious attachment, breakups, relationships, emotional availability, personal growth, emotional labor Elizabeth Melchione

Performing “The Work” vs. Actually Changing: When Intentions Don’t Translate at Home

Many partners say they’re “working on themselves,” but nothing changes at home. Learn how intention, dependency, and follow-through impact relationships.

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adult attachment, couples therapy, mental load, anxious attachment, breakups, relationships, emotional availability, personal growth Elizabeth Melchione adult attachment, couples therapy, mental load, anxious attachment, breakups, relationships, emotional availability, personal growth Elizabeth Melchione

“I’m Working on Myself”: What That Actually Means in Dating

“I’m working on myself” sounds like a green flag - but it can mean very different things depending on where someone actually is in the process. Here’s what to look for, and why so many people end up investing in potential instead of reality.

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