Dr. Efrat Fridman, LCSW

01/05/2026

Exits are not about bad intentions.
They are ways people cope with emotional discomfort.

Awareness is where change begins.

01/05/2026

What are exits?
Avoidance drains connection

01/05/2026

Wondering what to expect from a couples workshop?

Learn to communicate without blame, repair wounds, and break harmful patterns—together.



Getting The Love You Want Couples Workshop https://www.efratfridman.com/classes/p/getting-the-love-you-want-imago-couples-workshop

01/03/2026

After infidelity, emotions rarely move in a straight line.

Numbness, rage, grief, fear, longing , often shifting hour to hour.
This is not emotional instability.
It is a nervous system responding to a rupture of safety.

Healing begins when these emotional waves are understood, not judged or rushed.

InfidelityRecovery

01/03/2026

Infidelity isn't just about the act—it's about the emotions that follow.

Feelings of confusion, anger, numbness, and fear are natural responses to broken trust. These emotions are your nervous system reacting to a deep wound.

It's important to normalize these feelings. They don't mean you're weak or overreacting—they mean you're human.

Healing begins when both partners create a safe space to express these emotions honestly and compassionately. Listening without judgment and validating pain builds the foundation for repair.

If you're struggling with betrayal, know this: your feelings matter, and recovery is possible with support and understanding.

01/02/2026

A relationship vision matters.
Practice is what makes it real.

01/02/2026

Your relationship vision is more than a statement—it's a compass for how you want to grow together.

When couples put their vision into action, they move from reacting to life's challenges to creating a shared path forward. It builds trust, deepens connection, and turns conflict into curiosity.

Ask yourselves:
• What kind of love do we want to cultivate?
• How will we support each other through hard moments?
• What small daily habits will bring us closer?

Start with one simple step today—a weekly check-in, a date night, or a shared ritual—to make your vision real.

Your relationship deserves this intentional care. What's your vision in action?



Getting The Love You Want Couples Workshop https://www.efratfridman.com/classes/p/getting-the-love-you-want-imago-couples-workshop

12/31/2025

As the year ends, consider not only personal goals, but relational ones.

A clear relationship vision creates direction and safety.

12/31/2025

A new year brings a chance to reimagine your relationship.

Have you thought about what you truly want your partnership to look like this year? Many couples drift without a clear vision, caught in old patterns and unresolved hurts.

Imagine approaching your relationship with a shared vision—a roadmap that guides you both toward deeper trust, better communication, and emotional safety.

I've worked with couples who, after infidelity or long-standing conflicts, have created new beginnings by defining what they want together. This vision gave them clarity and hope, turning pain into progress.

What could a relationship vision do for you and your partner? Start by asking:
- What kind of connection do we want?
- How will we handle challenges differently?
- What small daily actions will build trust and intimacy?

This year, don't let old patterns dictate your future. Take the step to build a relationship filled with understanding and growth.

If you want expert guidance on creating this vision and making it real, consider joining a workshop or scheduling a session. Your relationship deserves a fresh start with purpose and care.

What is your relationship vision for this year?

12/30/2025

Healing from betrayal takes time. Trust needs space to rebuild. Your feelings are natural and deserve patience. Allow yourself to feel. Take small steps. Seek support.

12/30/2025

Most of us believe we choose our romantic partner consciously.

Because of chemistry.
Shared values.
Attraction.
Compatibility.

But research and clinical work tell a more complex story.

Much of who we feel drawn to is shaped long before we ever start dating ,rooted in early attachment experiences and unconscious patterns that quietly guide attraction.

I wrote a new article exploring:
• why certain partners feel familiar
• how childhood relationships shape adult desire
• and how awareness can turn unconscious patterns into conscious choice.

12/30/2025

Have you ever wondered why certain relationship patterns feel familiar, even painful?

The answer often begins long before adulthood.

I explore this in today’s article:

Have you ever woken up one day and realized you married someone who behaves in ways that feel strangely familiar, not the parts you loved, but the parts that hurt? I have. I once woke up and realized I had married my mother, not her good qualities. I divorced, remarried, and later woke up to the