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Letter to the Editor

CONTACT:

Emma K. Viglucci, MFT
Metropolitan Wellness Services, Inc.
Psychotherapy for Relationship Success
280 Madison Avenue, Suite 208
New York, New York 10016
Phone: 646-228-8782
Website: http://www.metrorelationship.com
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DEAR EDITOR:


I'm Emma and I'm writing this cover letter about my revolutionizing perspective and approach to the wellbeing of Couples. I am inviting you to join us in the MetroRelationship Journey!


In my work as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), I have found that Couples feel stuck and hopeless in their relationship, and often come to see me as a last ditch effort before they end their relationship. When they embark in the MetroRelationship Journey, Couples finally understand each other, feel connected, get their needs met and start enjoying a satisfying and successful relationship. The approach is not just for Couples. Singles also benefit from the Journey by preparing to be in a MetroRelationship. Whether you are in a relationship or enjoying being single, the MetroRelationship Journey will assist you have a fuller and more satisfying life. Start your own Journey today:


First, identify what gets on your nerves in relationship. What brings your blood to a boil and makes your insides tremble or knot-up? What is it about your partner, friend, or colleague that puts you over the edge? I find that what usually gets us unsettled and bothers us the most in relationship is a sign of where we need healing and growth. It is actually not about the other person bothering us, but about our own development.


Second, after you identified your trigger, determine how you usually deal with it. This is your defense mechanism (DM), your M.O. This is what gets you stuck in your relationship(s) and repeating the same old arguments or situations - DMs are our way of dealing with life that do not get our needs met or create satisfying relationships (they even become bigger symptoms in our life). I find that people use their DMs in the majority of their interactions but especially in their Romantic Relationship. This gets them stuck in a dissatisfying relational pattern as they continue to trigger and get triggered creating a perpetuating dissatisfying cycle.


Third, once you recognize your DM, the next step is to surprise your partner (or relational other) with a different reaction, something other than your usual M.O. Now, you are on your way to breaking the dissatisfaction cycle. As you react differently to their way of relating with you, the trigger, you invite the other to act differently in turn!


Breaking the cycle of dissatisfaction is one of the hardest things to do in relationships. Once you interrupt the cycle a couple of times and get a glimpse of the possibilities, you'll never want to go back! Breaking the dissatisfaction cycle on a consistent basis, allows for healing and growing (describing these is beyond the scope of this cover letter, but take my word for it ;-)). In Romantic Relationships, this starts to unleash the power of the relationship. You start tapping into the synergy inherent in your partnership, and life becomes a playground and the universe the limit!


Working this process is what I call the MetroRelationshipâ„¢ Journey. There are many insights, tips, resources, tools and skills that are part of this life-changing Journey. You may find these through out the Successful Couples issues, my monthly online newsletter, to which you are welcome to subscribe on our website.


Good luck starting your MetroRelationship Journey and enjoy your subscription! Let me know if you are ready to learn even more about this phenomenal Journey. I' love to chat with you and discuss some possible story ideas.


Sincerely yours,


Emma K. Viglucci, MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Writer and Speaker
Relationship Expert
Founder and President of MWS
646-228-8782
Email: Click Here



ABOUT EMMA: Emma K. Viglucci founded Metropolitan Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC (MMFT), a private practice based out of NYC, specializing in working with Couples. Ms. Viglucci has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Human Development, from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Hofstra University. She is a Clinical Member of AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), and is a Certified Family Therapist. Ms. Viglucci has been in the mental health service field for over a decade in diverse capacities and has been a member of several professional organizations. To learn more about Emma and her practice, and to subscribe to her Successful Couples ezine, visit the "Press Room" on the MetroRelationship website or call the practice at (646) 228-8782.

 

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