by PACMH Team | Nov 14, 2024 | Couples Therapy, Expectations, Relationships
Many of us grew up with the idea of happily ever after, where the movie ends with two soulmates getting their fairytale ending. Then came social media and an over-index on insta-perfect couples effortlessly adulting, doing self-care together, and offering up...
by PACMH Team | Jun 28, 2023 | Authenticity, Expectations, Life Transitions
There are solid reasons we hear about the significance of secure loving attachment. The research shows the importance of ‘turning toward’ a partner or family member, including being emotionally accessible, vulnerable, attuned, and connected to your loved ones....
by PACMH Team | Apr 28, 2021 | Be present, Expectations
In a time where there is little sense of control, we hear it a lot: “Just let it go.” It is often not easy to just let go. Not being able to let go “enough” can lead to excessive stress, anxiety, burnout, chronic fatigue, and other health complications. This article...
by PACMH Team | Nov 23, 2020 | Expectations
Holidays can be a stressful time for many people; for this reason, it is important to have a plan for managing those holiday expectations. For many people, when they think about the holidays, they envision times of happiness from past memories of being with...
by PACMH Team | Nov 5, 2020 | Expectations
We are often taught that to be successful, we must have a career that brings us wealth, admiration, and prestige. Our parents usually expect us to become successful adults but sometimes either project onto us what they really want for themselves, or want us to become...
by PACMH Team | Oct 22, 2020 | Expectations
Expectations: a word we all knowingly, or unknowingly, have plenty of experience with. Maybe we have memories of being expected to perform well in school or sports and failing. Perhaps we are constantly feeling like we are being let down by our partner(s) when they...
