Why Does She Keep Bringing Up the Past?
Why Does She Keep Bringing Up the Past? Why Does She Keep Bringing Up the Past? *It is important to note that although I am using specific gender identifications, I am not intentionally meaning to exclude or generalize behaviors unfairly based on someone’s preferred gender identification. This article is an example of themes I have heard in my experience as a couples therapist from heterosexual, cisgender couples. However, this content has and can be a theme in any relationship, regardless of gender and identification. “Help! Why does she keep bringing up the past?” Sound familiar? One reoccurring theme I hear from many of my couples is the issue with repairing past conflict. Generally speaking, there have been similarities from what I have heard many men experience and say vs their female counterparts. Some examples are: “Why does she keep bringing up the past? It never stops.” “She never lets things go.” “She’s so negative.” “She never sees my attempts at making things better.” ...