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A healthy relationship<\/a> with your partner is a sign that you both are independent and have mutual recognition of love, support, and respect for each other. However, the media\u2019s emphasis<\/a> on the perfect or ideal relationship can lead to unrealistic expectations and may cause relationship claustrophobia<\/span>. <\/span>Relationship claustrophobia is a term that is used to describe the fear of being trapped, undermined, or dragged down in a relationship.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n


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Here are some tips to cope with relationship claustrophobia and <\/span>avoid feeling like you\u2019re being dragged down in a relationship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have Your Own Space<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Have some alone time. A relationship is like a building and partners are the two pillars holding it up. <\/span>It\u2019s important to have your own space and place<\/span> in a relationship. It could be a separate room in a home that\u2019s just yours or a coffee spot that you go to unwind. What matters is that it needs to be a place where you can think without being influenced by your partner<\/span>, breathe, or meditate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Many times, relationships become overbearing and hard <\/span>because couples assume that everything in their life together needs to be shared and there shouldn\u2019t be any secrets between them<\/span>.<\/span>. That\u2019s not true. It\u2019s possible to share your lives while having some aspects that remain private to you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2.\u00a0 Have a life outside of your relationship<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

While your partner may be the most special person in your life, they can\u2019t be a replacement for a social life, family<\/span>, friends, or a support group. Spending some time apart from your partner with friends and other people in your life is your basic need<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Understanding that can help you see that your partner isn\u2019t an all-in-one-replacement for anyone else in your life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep a Support System<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Having a support system is important but make sure your support group is different from your partner\u2019s. At times when you are struggling with something about your relationship, a support system can help you work through it<\/span>. <\/span>Having a couple of mutual friends is common but it\u2019s important that you establish friendships for yourself outside the relationship so that you can get unbiased advice or support whenever you need it<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4.\u00a0 Spare some time for your hobbies & interests<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Partners don\u2019t always share the same similar interests. It\u2019s okay to have interests that don\u2019t necessarily overlap. \u00a0Indulging in new hobbies or activities or taking back the old ones can boost your confidence in yourself as well as your relationship.<\/span> This can help you both have your own independence and confidence in a relationship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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5.\u00a0 Schedule a Date-Night Every Week<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

In a long-term relationship, it’s normal to stop putting in as much effort. That\u2019s why couples tend to stop dressing up and go out on dates\u2014especially once they start living together. Trying new things to keep it interesting between the partners is what the longevity of a relationship depends upon. R<\/span>esearch has shown that date nights are more important than you may think. This is why, you need to k<\/span>eep aside a few hours once a week and devote that entire time to your partner without distractions. Cook a meal together, watch a movie, or visit an art gallery; spending some quality time with your partner can do wonders for your relationship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Your relationship should be based on mutual respect and <\/span>support while keeping your individual identities intact. If your relationship runs into troubles often and you can\u2019t handle it anymore, talking to a marriage counseling or premarital counseling expert is the best thing to do\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Azizeh Rezaiyan is a therapist with expertise in marriage counseling<\/span>,<\/span> couples\u2019 therapy<\/a>, counseling for depression<\/a>, and infidelity counseling<\/span>\u00a0in Palo Alto, offering virtual therapy for patients in California<\/span>. Contact<\/a> her to book a session, and don\u2019t forget to fill out a pre-appointment form.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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