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Should You Stay Long-Distance in College? Signs It’s Working (and Signs It Isn’t)

You've been having this conversation with yourself for a while now. Maybe on the walk to class. Sometimes lying awake at 1 a.m. after another FaceTime call ended weird. Or when your friends invited you out, and you said no because your partner…
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The 4 Horsemen of Relationship Conflict: What They Are and How Couples Therapy Addresses Them

You know something's wrong with how you and your partner talk to each other. It's not just that you're fighting. It's the way you're fighting. The eye rolls. Those "you always" statements. And then the shutting down mid-conversation, or the…
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When Should You Start Couples Therapy? Signs It’s Time to Reach Out (Before It’s Too Late)

You've been thinking about it for months. Maybe longer. You keep having the same fight, or you're not fighting at all, and somehow that feels worse. You've Googled "When to start couples therapy" more than once, closed the tab, then opened it…
Three college roommates relaxing in their shared apartment, representing the dynamic relationships that can be supported through counseling for college students in Chicago with guidance from a therapist for college students in Chicago, IL.
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When Roommates Become Your Family (Or Don’t): Navigating Boundaries and Belonging with Counseling for College Students

You moved into your dorm or apartment expecting instant best friends. That's what everyone talks about, right? College roommates who become your chosen family, the people you'll stand up for at each other's weddings. Counseling for college students…
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Some Common Relationship Issues That Bring Chicago College Students to Therapy

You’d think college in Chicago would be all deep-dish pizza and iconic skyline photos, right? Between navigating gritty winters, unpredictable roommates, and wild lecture schedules, real life looks a bit different. If you’re feeling sandwiched…
A college couple stands close together in a library, reflecting on the highs and lows of dating. Learn how therapy for college students in Chicago, IL and therapy for young adults in Chicago, IL can support emotional well-being in relationships.
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How Does Dating Affect Mental Health?

Dating in college is like trying to juggle. You’re balancing classes, social life, future plans, and somewhere in there, you’re supposed to have a thriving romantic relationship? No pressure. Whether you're in a long-term relationship, casually…
Two college students studying together in a library, surrounded by books and notes. Managing academic stress is easier with therapy for college students in Chicago, IL. An online therapist in Chicago, IL, can help students navigate relationships, mental health, and academic pressures.
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How Do Relationships Affect College Students?

College relationships can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes downright exhausting. Whether it’s a new romance, a long-distance relationship, or a painful breakup, your love life in college can shape…
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Going Home for the Holidays and Relationship Issues

Hallmark, Netflix, and any other streaming service may have you believe that going home for the holidays is a magical and joyous occasion. But, then you remember, they're paid actors. However, that's not always the reality. Going back to your…
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Advice from Our Couples Therapist: Rekindle the Spark and Learn to Speak Your Partner’s Love Language

You desire to be loved. We all do. But have you ever thought that maybe your partner doesn’t like to express and receive love the same way you do? Our therapists at Evanston Counseling work with couples to strengthen their connection and heal…

Anxious attachment with your partner? How to drop the trauma and thrive

 No matter how much your partner assures you that you are loved and wanted in the relationship, do you seem incapable of exhaling and relaxing? Perhaps, you require constant communication of your partner’s whereabouts. Any emotional or physical distance feels like abandonment and sends your anxiety through the roof.  Can you relate to any of this? If so, read more to see how you can discover how to relax and feel safe with your partner.

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