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Psychotherapy for
High Achieving Couples.

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The specific needs of the high achieving couple are often ignored.

You may be in a relationship with another ambitious high achiever or perhaps your partner is highly ambitious. Regardless of the configuration, you may be experiencing significant dissatisfaction in your quality of communication and intimacy.

 

If You are a High Achieving Couple

High achieving couples often  experience specific challenges that put the quality of their relationship at risk. 

Any of these sound familiar? 

  • Time constraints caused by ‘living to work.’ This physical, emotional and psychological investment reduces the amount of quality time you have together—particularly if your job requires frequent travel. 

  • Competition and resentment (my job’s more important than yours, so you look after the kids).

  • A general drop in the quality of communication and intimacy. Both of you may feel guilty at the time being invested in your job but when you try to discuss it, it ends up in finger pointing and conflict.

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You are the Partner of a High Achiever

Having a partner who is a high achiever can bring its own risks and rewards. 

  • You may suffer from career comparison syndrome, a mental health problem where feelings of inadequacy and guilt cause low self-esteem. 

  • Isolation and loneliness can be exacerbated as although your partner is physically present at home, they are often emotionally and psychologically absent. 

  • Your emotional labor, the often unseen effort of managing emotions, maintaining relationships, and supporting others—can take a significant toll on mental well-being. Whether in personal relationships or professional roles, constantly attending to others' needs while suppressing your own can lead to stress, exhaustion, and emotional burnout.

Whether you are a high achiever or in a relationship with a high achiever, therapy provides a safe space to share your feelings and concerns.

Realigning your long-term vision and aligning on priorities and goals.

Learning how to have productive conflict that doesn’t continue to fracture the relationship.

Opening up about unmet expectations and resentments.