Feeling disconnected can present challenges in romantic relationships, difficulty making friends, a general sense of emotional distance leaving you feeling alone and isolated.
At Ivory Health, we work with men who are navigating relationship turbulence, facing difficulty forming or maintaining friendships, experiencing social isolation and having feelings of disconnection, even when surrounded by others. You might be arguing more with your partner, feeling unsure how to express yourself, or noticing that your friendships have drifted. You may not always be able to articulate what is wrong, but you know something isn’t right.
Men we support can describe feeling frustrated or shut down in their relationships. They may want to be closer to the people they care about, but might not know how or struggle to action this. Sometimes this can show up as anger, emotional distance, or avoidance. Others can feel stuck in old patterns of conflict, guilt or withdrawal and may not be sure how to contribute to their relationships in a balanced way. Therapy can help you make sense of patterns and dynamics that may have been formed earlier in life and learn new ways to relate.
Relationship and connection issues can impact you in many ways. One goal of therapy might be to help you feel more connected, secure and capable of building and maintaining the kinds of relationships you want.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
At Ivory Health, we aim to provide a calm, structured and non-judgemental space to explore what’s happening in your relationships at a pace that you are comfortable with. We start with what feels manageable and build from there. Whether you’re dealing with a separation, struggling to form meaningful friendships, or trying to reconnect with your partner, we’re here to help you find clarity around your unique situation and help you develop practical skills to use across your relationships.
- Feeling more confident asserting themselves
- Strengthening relationships during conflict
- Navigating guilt, anger or fear of vulnerability
- Understanding how past experiences are shaping current relationship patterns
Different Life Stages, Different Challenges
Relationship and connection issues can affect men at any point in life. You might be managing the complexities of a long-term partnership, navigating separation or starting over, or feeling isolated and unsure how to build social support. For some, disconnection emerges after becoming a parent, or while juggling work and family responsibilities with little time or energy for relationships. Others may be adjusting to major life transitions, such as retiring from a long career, losing long-held routines, or finding that their identity in relationships is shifting.
Wherever you’re starting from, we’re here to help you make sense of what’s going on and support you to create more meaningful connections, with yourself and others.