You don’t necessarily have a problem choosing the wrong partners just because you had a bad relationship. Having a relationship that doesn’t work out is not a sign that you have a problem choosing partners.
If, however, you detect a pattern of failed relationships that resemble each other, consider if you have a problem choosing the wrong partners.
Are you stuck in a relationship rut?
Do you keep making the same type of bad relationship decisions over and over?If so, you might be stuck in a relationship rut.
Do you always pick the same kind of partner? Did you swear that you are not going to make the same mistakes again, but still ended up in the same situation with your next partner?
The good news is that while you may be stuck, you can get unstuck. With Jennifer Lauren Arceneaux, LMFT, you can learn from past relationships. You don’t have to keep repeating the same mistakes.
Test yourself — do you have a problem choosing the wrong partners?
Here are a few simple questions to ask yourself. If you answer yes to some of these questions, reach out to Jennifer for help.
Do you find partners who don’t “get you”? Are you attracted to partners who cannot or will not meet your emotional needs? Do you find that you are attracted to the same characteristics that caused you unhappiness in your last relationship? Do friends and family tell you that look for the wrong characteristics in potential partners? Early on in a relationship, do you gloss over warning signs, or try to make excuses?
You can get unstuck
People can get stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. The good news is that you can get unstuck. You can change and learn how to choose partners that will be better for you. You can learn healthy ways of cultivating the relationship. Call now or just fill out the form and click Send.