Why Do We Keep Having the Same Fight?

Why Do We Keep Having the Same Fight?

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Sep 18, 2026 | Anxiety and Relationships, Couples Therapy

It started because you wanted to say something. You’ve been noticing that your partner seemed genuinely excited about plans with friends, and you couldn’t remember the last time they seemed that excited about spending time with you. Or something happened with the kids...
Is It Relationship Anxiety, or Is Something Really Wrong?

Is It Relationship Anxiety, or Is Something Really Wrong?

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Aug 7, 2026 | Anxiety and Relationships, Couples Therapy

You love your partner. And there’s a lot that’s good between you. And yet, anxiety keeps pulling your attention toward everything that could go wrong. That can be really confusing. Part of you trusts your partner. Another part keeps asking whether...
Wedding Day Anxiety: A Guide for the Bride Who Feels Overwhelmed

Wedding Day Anxiety: A Guide for the Bride Who Feels Overwhelmed

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Jun 5, 2026 | Anxiety and Relationships, Wedding Stress

Are there therapists specializing in wedding day anxiety available for virtual sessions? Yes. Some therapists help brides and grooms with wedding day anxiety, and many offer virtual sessions. You may not see wedding day anxiety listed as a formal specialty, so look...
Valentine’s Day and Mental Health: Real Talk

Valentine’s Day and Mental Health: Real Talk

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Feb 13, 2026 | Anxiety and Relationships

You wake up and your feed is full of roses and champagne. Meanwhile your real morning looks like coffee in a hoodie and a text that says, “Are we doing anything tonight?” If that’s you, take a breath. You’re human. And this is where Valentine’s Day and mental health...
Symptoms of Secondary Trauma: How News Exposure Can Affect Your Body, Mood, and Relationship

Symptoms of Secondary Trauma: How News Exposure Can Affect Your Body, Mood, and Relationship

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Jan 30, 2026 | Anxiety and Relationships

For some people, this has been building over time. For others, it’s felt close to the surface for a long time. It’s not just one upsetting story. It’s the steady drip of hard things, and the way they keep finding us. And we’re seeing more than we used to. People film...
5 Hidden Effects of Anxiety on Relationships: What Every Couple Should Know

5 Hidden Effects of Anxiety on Relationships: What Every Couple Should Know

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Aug 21, 2025 | Anxiety and Relationships, Couples Therapy

It started with a sock drawer. Samantha had been feeling on edge for months. Irritated by small things, easily overwhelmed, and always waiting for the next shoe to drop. Her husband, Marcus, tried to be supportive. But on a rainy Tuesday morning, as he searched...
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