Couple Therapy Notes 101 Can the words “I love you” hurt? Sometimes, yes. Not because love is cruel — but because words can be used as tools rather than truth. Here are five ways “I love you” can wound, especially when it’s spoken without empathy, accountability, or emotional presence: 1️⃣ “I love you” is said… but care disappears. The words arrive on time, but respect, consistency, and tenderness are missing. Love is spoken, not lived. 2️⃣ “I love you” is used to silence y

The truth is, so much of how we love today started in childhood. Were we comforted? Ignored? Smothered? Left to figure things out alone? Those little moments became the blueprint for how we show up in love as adults. ❤️ But here’s the beautiful part: We’re not stuck with those old patterns. We can learn to love in healthier, wholehearted ways: ✨ Practice secure connection. Be open, honest, and consistent in your relationships. ✨ Honour boundaries. Saying “no” is an act of lov