Is it cold feet? Or something more
Is it cold feet? Or something more
by Simone Paget | May 6, 2019
“While these behaviours are not always indicative of future problems, they reflect destructive patterns or expressions of deeper issues that may continue or resurface in the future,” says Dr. Dana Dorfman, PhD, psychotherapist and co-host of the podcast “2 Moms on the Couch.”
In other words, while concerning, these issues aren’t necessarily deal-breakers. “For example, if a partner acknowledges difficulties regulating anger and is willing to seek help for it, the couple may preempt future difficulties,” says Dorfman. However, relationships are a two-way street. If one person isn’t willing to acknowledge destructive patterns and get help, it’s grounds for terminating the relationship (or at the very least pressing pause before tying the knot).