Sex & Relationships Archives | The Chelsea Psychology Clinic % https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/resources/blog/relationships/ Private Psychiatry & Therapy Clinic in London Mon, 12 May 2025 12:48:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CPC-Favicon-150x150.png Sex & Relationships Archives | The Chelsea Psychology Clinic % https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/resources/blog/relationships/ 32 32 How to stop obsessing over someone (and where this stems from) https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/how-to-stop-obsessing-over-someone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-stop-obsessing-over-someone Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:14:56 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/?p=15143 It’s normal to get swept away in the early stages of dating. The excitement of meeting someone new. Butterflies in your stomach, a pounding heart and sweaty palms… The rush of hormones… It can feel intoxicating, almost like an obsession. But for most people, this “obsessive” stage passes. Either the relationship moves forward into a […]

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]]> Why am I attracted to toxic relationships? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/relationships/why-am-i-attracted-to-toxic-relationships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-am-i-attracted-to-toxic-relationships Thu, 04 May 2023 12:11:03 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/?p=14855 It happened again. Things started off so well.. “This is it”, you thought to yourself… “It’s finally happening… This is my person”. But before long, the same old red flags start creeping in again… Why do you always end up choosing the wrong partners? Why can’t you just find a healthy relationship like everyone else? […]

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]]> No one gets me: what to do when you feel misunderstood https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/lifestyle/no-one-gets-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-one-gets-me https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/lifestyle/no-one-gets-me/#respond Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:09:45 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/no-one-gets-me-what-to-do-when-you-feel-misunderstood/ Do you feel like no one really gets you? That you’ve never properly felt emotionally supported by someone else before? It’s as though there’s a void, something missing – a sense of emptiness you can’t quite place… As human beings, we are all vulnerable. And no more so when we’re a child. If you look […]

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]]> https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/lifestyle/no-one-gets-me/feed/ 0 Why am I so critical of my partner? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:37:11 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner/ Why do they always get everything wrong? They just don’t seem to get it… Whether it’s making a mess of your morning cuppa or the way they fumble their way through changing the lightbulb, whatever they do irritates you. It’s never enough. Maybe they’re not enough. Let’s face it, whenever you spend extended periods of […]

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]]> https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner/feed/ 0 Lack of emotional connection in a relationship – what are the signs? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/lack-of-connection-in-a-relationship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lack-of-connection-in-a-relationship https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/lack-of-connection-in-a-relationship/#respond Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:54:47 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/lack-of-emotional-connection-in-a-relationship-what-are-the-signs/ Do you and your partner feel like ships in the night? Do you “function” well together but always get the sense that there’s something missing? Your relationship may be lacking in emotional intimacy. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to throw the towel in just yet. That’s because emotional intimacy can be cultivated. It’s an […]

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]]> https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/lack-of-connection-in-a-relationship/feed/ 0 Why Do I Need Constant Reassurance? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/blog/why-do-i-need-constant-reassurance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-do-i-need-constant-reassurance https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/blog/why-do-i-need-constant-reassurance/#respond Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:59:44 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/why-do-i-need-constant-reassurance/ Do you find yourself running on adrenaline? Always second-guessing yourself – terrified of getting things “wrong”… Do you worry a lot about doing – or saying – the wrong thing and losing the people you care about? And to counteract these anxious feelings, do you find yourself seeking reassurance to make sure things are “OK”? […]

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]]> https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/blog/why-do-i-need-constant-reassurance/feed/ 0 Scared to commit to a relationship – how to overcome commitment issues https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/why-am-i-scared-to-commit-to-a-relationship-overcoming-commitment-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-am-i-scared-to-commit-to-a-relationship-overcoming-commitment-issues https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/why-am-i-scared-to-commit-to-a-relationship-overcoming-commitment-issues/#respond Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:17:05 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/why-am-i-scared-to-commit-to-a-relationship-overcoming-commitment-issues/ Does the thought of marriage break you out in a cold sweat? Do you get an overwhelming urge to bolt whenever your partner tries to make plans that involve the future? If you fear getting close to people or making decisions which are likely to impact you in the long-term, you might be struggling with […]

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]]> https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/why-am-i-scared-to-commit-to-a-relationship-overcoming-commitment-issues/feed/ 0 What Are My Needs? Identifying Your Emotional Needs in a Relationship https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/what-are-my-needs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-my-needs https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/what-are-my-needs/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2020 16:01:53 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/what-are-my-needs-identifying-your-emotional-needs-in-a-relationship/ Most of us were never taught what we need in order to feel safe, secure and loved.  When we’ve experienced safety, security and love, we know that we’re worthy of it. And we also know what to look out for. We naturally gravitate towards people who offer it. And we swiftly change course when we […]

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