Good Relationships are the Key to Life Balance

by Joyce Marter, LCPC

Many of our clients at UB seek counseling, whether within individual or couples therapy, because of relationship issues. These may have to do with self esteem issues, power differentials, communication challenges, or boundary problems.

Additionally, many UB clients are strong women who are very successful in their careers, financially, and socially.  Some of these women struggle with finding a balance with the men in their lives with regard to who is in charge. These women are used to being independent and in a position of power on their own and may not be used to following somebody's lead. Yet, they may have always imagined themselves being courted and cared for in a more traditional sense by a man. They are having difficulty attaining a healthy power balance in their relationships.

For example, some women report feeling disempowered in their relationships. They may struggle with self-esteem issues that cause them to struggle with assertive communication and setting healthy boundaries in relationships.

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