Blog | Relationship Help for Minnesota Couples & New Parents
This blog is for Minnesota couples who are fighting about the same thing for the hundredth time, or barely talking since the baby came. I write about what's actually going on underneath those fights and what to do about it. I'm Evon Inyang, a Minnesota couples therapist and most of my week is spent with couples in exactly this spot especially new and expecting parents.
Postpartum Depression in Dads: What It Actually Looks Like and What It Does to Your Relationship
Postpartum depression in dads affects one in ten fathers and most cases go unidentified because it looks like a man who is handling everything. He tracks the appointments, answers every question about how you are doing and redirects when anyone asks about him. This post explains what that pattern does to the relationship and what changes when it finally gets named.
We Only Talk About the Baby Now
Most couples who come to couples therapy for new parents come because something shifted after the baby arrived and neither of them can name it. The same argument keeps landing in the same place no matter how many times they have it. This post explains the biology behind postpartum emotional disconnection in marriage and what actually changes when both partners are in the room together.
Your Relationship Is Making the Postpartum Depression Worse
Postpartum depression does not just affect the person diagnosed. It lands inside the relationship and a struggling relationship makes the depression harder to recover from. If you are inside this cycle, this post is for you.
4 Signs That You Might Need Prenatal & Postpartum Couples Therapy
Bringing a baby into your life can be tough on even the best relationships. Here are 4 signs you may need prenatal or postpartum couples counseling.
Feeling Constantly Criticized? How To Handle A Critical Partner
Partner's criticism chipping away at your self-esteem? Explore how to handle a critical partner & strengthen your relationship with proven methods.
“I Don’t Love My Partner Anymore, Should I Stay Or Go?”
If you're feeling like you don't love your partner, and you're not sure if you should stay in the relationship or not, read on to understand relationship doubt.
When To Seek Couples Counseling? Top 10 Signs You Need It
Not sure when to seek couples counseling? We've listed the top 10 warning signs for you and your partner to decide if you need professional help.
*The information on this blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute therapy, mental health treatment, or professional advice. Reading this content does not create a therapist–client relationship with ForwardUs Counseling.
All names and scenarios are fictional and used to illustrate common relationship dynamics.