134: What is a Healthy Relationship?

Psychiatrist and psychotherapist, ⁠⁠Dr. Sarah Fajenbaum-Teslja⁠⁠, and relationship counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC, shed light on misunderstood aspects of infidelity. Together, they provide a novel framework for understanding the cause of infidelity and explore the emotional pain and challenges of each person in the triad.  An affair triad involves the three people impacted by the affair: One who is in a committed relationship or marriage and engages in secret intimacy outside of the relationship. The partner or spouse in a committed relationship or marriage whose partner or spouse interacts with someone outside the marriage or relationship intimately and in secret. The person outside a committed relationship or marriage who is intimately and secretly involved with someone in a committed relationship or marriage. Though each person within the triad experiences emotional pain the experience is different depending upon the person's position within the triad.

Do you find dating challenging, confusing, or puzzling? As a licensed therapist, dating coach, and matchmaker in New Jersey, Julianne Canterella provides expert advice to those seeking a fulfilling dating experience! Visit her website at https://juliannecantarella.com/ Facebook Linkedin

Does your spouse or partner constantly criticize you, sulk, take credit for your ideas, display incongruent words and actions, exhibit silent rage, and withhold praise and recognition? If so, you may be in a relationship with a #covert passive-aggressive #narcissist. In this episode author Debbie Mirza shares her personal story, helps listeners identify #covertnarcissism and ways to heal. To learn more about Debbie, purchase her books and discover helpful, healing resources visit ⁠www.debbiemirza.com⁠

Many misconceptions exist about love, relationships, infidelity, and relationship repair. In this episode, New Jersey couple therapist and affair recovery counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy in Princeton, NJ.  This enlightening interview with Sonia Schnee, Founder, and Owner of Jersey Indie, covers the following:  Why is 'communication' not the critical ingredient to a romantic relationship? What defines a romantic relationship?  What is a bond of intimacy?  What is emotional regulation, and why is it so important?  What is the leading cause of infidelity?  Listeners will surely find these eye-opening and insightful ideas about love, romance, and infidelity captivating and helpful! 

It’s no secret that the pandemic has had a wide-ranging effect on romantic relationships, including new romantic relationships. The Turbo Relationship is a term used to describe new relationships that formed during the pandemic that moved quickly toward commitment. The rapid commitment speed in a pandemic environment has both short- and long-term effects on the couple, as you’ll learn from our guest on the topic, Dr. Mayi Dixon. Dr. Mayi Dixon of Innovative Counseling Solutions is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. In this episode, she addresses the many facets of the turbo relationship. She offers insightful guidance for couples in these pandemic-driven accelerated relationships. You can learn more about her services at premaritalbliss.com Dr. Dixon is the host of The PreMarital Bliss Podcast. You can connect with her on these social media platforms: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Communicating with your most important person can be challenging. Sometimes you need their undivided attention. When you can't get it, panic can set in. To help ensure that you have your spouse or partner’s focused attention, master the higher-level communication skill explained in this crucial episode. 

Some people ask, "What's worse? An emotional affair or a sexual affair?". Is one or the other more or less painful? Does one or the other have a more significant impact on the committed relationship or marriage? What happens when the affair is both emotional and sexual? Have a listen as affair recovery expert Terri DiMatteo, LPC unpacks it all for you. 

One barrier to obtaining relationship satisfaction is not knowing what a healthy, satisfying, and loving relationship is. The romantic relationship serves a specific purpose and function that mystifies and confuses many. Marriage and relationship counselor Terri DiMatteo of Open Door Therapy demystifies a healthy relationship so that you can identify it and achieve it for yourself.

Though rare, there are occasions when a committed relationship or marriage develops from an affair.  Unions born of an affair face unique challenges - and it's probably not what you think!  Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo of Open Door Therapy specializes in helping couples restore in the aftermath of an affair addresses this complex topic. 

The family you grew up in has a profound impact on your current love relationship. Your first family teaches you about love and conflict. Examining the ways in which your family has impacted you -- and the effect your partner or spouse's family has had on him or her -- can have a profound effect on helping each of you gain a better understanding of the intricacies of your relationship.  Couples Counselor Terri DiMatteo of Open Door Therapy breaks it down for you in an easy to understand manner.