04/06/2026
Trust Grows When You Feel Seen
Trust usually isn’t broken in one big moment—it’s shaped in the small, everyday ones.
At its core, strong trust often feels like this:
I am seen by my partner. I matter to them.
It shows up in simple moments like:
☕️Grabbing an extra cup of coffee for your partner in the morning
📱Sending a quick “thinking of you” text during the day
💛Remembering something they mentioned and following up later
⭐️Taking something off their plate without being asked
☺️Turning toward them when they’re sharing, instead of multitasking
These moments may seem small, but they send a powerful message:
I’m paying attention. You matter to me.
And when those moments start to slip, it can leave couples feeling a little off… even if they can’t quite name why.
The encouraging part?
Trust is something you can rebuild—starting small.
Here are three small ways to start this week:
1. Pick one small follow-through
Choose one thing you’ll do—and do it.
Consistency in the little things goes a long way.
2. Ask this question
“What helps you feel more secure or connected to me?”
Don’t assume—get curious.
3. Repair by Accepting Responsibility
When you miss something (because we all do), try:
“I said I’d do that and didn’t—I'm sorry, I know that makes you feel doubtful that you can rely on me. Let me try again.”
It doesn’t have to be perfect.
Trust isn’t built in one big conversation—it’s built in moments, over time.
If starting this conversation feels hard, that’s where we come in. We help couples slow things down, talk it through, and find a way forward that actually feels doable.
If trust has been shaken in smaller ways—or broken through bigger ruptures—we can help.Contact us (https://connectcouplestherapy.com/contact/) .
Quick Reads
Our blog has been written by our team to increase relationship satisfaction and mental health:
- How to Use AI in your relationship without hurting your connection: 4 therapist-recommended guidelines (https://connectcouplestherapy.com/how-to-use-ai-in-your-relationship-without-hurting-your-connection-4-therapist-recommended-guidelines/)
- When Phones Get Between You: 5 Therapist-Backed Ways to Stop Fighting and Reconnect (https://connectcouplestherapy.com/when-phones-get-between-you-5-therapist-backed-ways-to-stop-fighting-and-reconnect/)
- Autism, ADHD, or Narcissism? How to Tell the Difference in Your Relationship (https://connectcouplestherapy.com/autism-adhd-or-narcissism-how-to-tell-the-difference-in-your-relationship/)
Hold Me Tight®
2-Day Couples Workshop
Our next Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop will be In-Person at our Charlotte, NC office on May 22 and 23, 2026.
Led by Dr. Karen Naegel (https://connectcouplestherapy.com/karen-naegel-lmfta/) , LMFT and Certified EFCT Therapist
You and your partner will explore the power of attachment bonds and gain a deeper understanding of your relationship. You will enhance your emotional connection through effective communication, becoming more aware of your negative couple cycle, and build a stronger emotional foundation.
Couples in Recovery - Virtual
Recovery doesn’t end with sobriety; it often brings relationship patterns into sharper focus. We’re offering a Relationships in Recovery workshop designed for couples where one or both partners are at least 6 months post-treatment.
This workshop is ideal for couples who are working their sobriety but noticing that trust, communication, or old dynamics still need care and attention. In a small, supportive setting, couples will learn practical, research-based tools to strengthen connection, navigate conflict more effectively, and support both recovery and the relationship moving forward.
Next Date:
📅 Saturday, April 25 | 12–6pm
Led by Brittany Bolden (https://connectcouplestherapy.com/brittany-bolden-pcd/) , LMFT, LCAS, Certified S*x Therapist, who brings specialized expertise in addiction recovery, relational healing, and intimacy - making this workshop especially well-suited for couples rebuilding their relationship after treatment.
Virtual Book Club for Couples
Next Cohort Starts in May
Why couples should join this group:
⭐️Mentorship in real time: Learn what’s working for other couples from other couples.
⭐️Accountability that sticks: Life gets busy; this gives you a protected space to follow through.
⭐️Not therapy, but led by a trained clinician.
Next cohort details:
📚: Fair Play by Eve Rodsky (https://www.everodsky.com/fair-play)
🗓️: Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026
🕰️: 6:00–7:30pm EDT (virtual)
💵: $25 per session = $100 total investment (plus, the cost of the book)
Facilitator: Rachel Kloss (https://connectcouplestherapy.com/rachel-kloss/) , LCSWA
Virtual Women's Betrayal Group
Break out of isolation and loneliness and join other women who can offer you support around all the feelings and devastation betrayal has had in your life. Learn, lean, and share together! Led by Anna Malles, LCSW (https://insessionpsych.com/anna-malles-lcsw/) , this supportive group helps women navigate the complexities of infidelity, process emotions, rebuild trust, and create bonds that will help you get through one day to the next.
Read our blog posts on how powerful this group can be:
✨ Healing from Infidelity? Find Your Power in a Support Group (https://insessionpsych.com/healing-from-infidelity-find-your-power-in-a-support-group/)
✨ Does Life Get Better After an Affair? (https://insessionpsych.com/healing-after-infidelity-does-life-get-better-after-an-affair/)
Who is this for?
Designed for female betrayed partners
When?
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
Next one: April 21, 2026
Where?
Virtual via Zoom - you can log in from anywhere with a secure and confidential location
Cost?
$30
*If you are interested, contact us today to schedule your free 20-min consult with Anna.
Our licensed therapists offer M-Sat, daytime and evening availability. Anna Malles, LCSW is offering individual therapy through In Session Psych (https://insessionpsych.com) .
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