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What Repair Actually Looks Like in Real Life
How to Repair a Relationship After Conflict: A Guide to Reconnection Even when we care deeply about our relationships, we can feel stuck in cycles of conflict, emotional distance, or misunderstanding. Many of us search for ways to repair a relationship after conflict and wonder why reconnecting can feel so hard. Repair is the process that makes reconnection possible. So, what does repair actually look like in real life? It isn’t a dramatic apology or a grand gesture. Repair
Sayanti Bhattacharya MD
Jan 183 min read


Repair in Relationships
Repair is a key component of all healthy, long term relationships- including romantic, familial, or relationships between friends. Conflict is an unavoidable part of any relationship and leads to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Conflict does not reflect on the strength of a relationship, and neither is it a sign of weakness or incompatibility- just two unique people navigating life together. What matters most is not avoiding conflict altogether (which is impossible), bu
Sayanti Bhattacharya MD
Jan 112 min read


Understanding the Complex Nature of Grief
How Losses Connect to Each Other Losing a dear friend can bring back the ache of losing a parent or another loved one. These connections aren’t limited to similar kinds of losses. The grief of death can also awaken memories of other difficult experiences, such as: Being fired from a job Experiencing a natural disaster, like flooding or fires Not getting into your top-choice school Loss takes many forms, and the feelings it stirs up often overlap. Each loss can resonate with a
Sayanti Bhattacharya MD
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Why Some People Struggle Deeply with Criticism
For most people, criticism or feedback stings a little. Being told they need to improve at work, adjust their behavior in a relationship, or rethink a decision can feel uncomfortable—but they usually recover and move forward. For some people, however, criticism cuts much deeper. Even gentle or constructive feedback can feel crushing, leaving them discouraged, defensive, or unable to bounce back. So why do some people struggle so much with criticism? The answer is often a comb
Sayanti Bhattacharya MD
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Grief Isn’t Just About Death—It’s About Loss of All Kinds
When we hear the word grief , most of us think of death—the loss of a loved one. The kind of heartbreak that brings casseroles, flowers, and quiet condolences. But grief doesn’t only arrive at funerals. It can show up in unexpected, deeply personal ways that often go unnoticed by the world around us. Grief can show up in unexpected, deeply personal ways The Many Faces of Grief Grief can stem from: The end of a relationship A job that didn’t work out A dream that no longer fee
Sayanti Bhattacharya MD
May 19, 20252 min read


Do you struggle to say 'no'?
Is it hard for you to say no? Do you struggle to say no? You're not alone. Even when overwhelmed with responsibilities, many people find it difficult to turn down requests—whether from work, family, or social circles. Yet, constantly saying yes can lead to stress, exhaustion, and ultimately, burnout. So how do you say no with confidence and without guilt? Remind Yourself That You Have a Choice Your time is valuable, and you have the right to decide how to spend it. Every requ
Sayanti Bhattacharya MD
Mar 11, 20252 min read


When the 'most wonderful time of the year' is hard
The holidays can be a difficult time for many Though called the ‘most wonderful time of the year’, in reality the holidays can be a difficult time for many. Financial, emotional and family related stress is common around the holidays. Here are some ways to make them less stressful: Rethink your expectations Are you putting too much pressure on yourself to have the best Christmas/holiday? It is okay to not feel happy, joyful or thankful at all times, even during the holidays.
Sayanti Bhattacharya MD
Dec 21, 20222 min read


How to be kind to yourself
You can be kind to friends, family or even strangers, but not to yourself Have you noticed you can be kind to friends, family or even strangers, but you are quite critical of yourself in the same situation? For example: Your friend Jessie forgot an important meeting at work. Feeling upset, Jessie calls you and tells you about it. What do you think? How do you react? What do you say to Jessie? Now imagine you forgot to show up for an important meeting at work. What are you thi
Sayanti Bhattacharya MD
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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