If you’re starting to notice ongoing difficulties in how you relate to others, feel disconnected or misunderstood, or find that relationship issues are affecting your mood, confidence, or daily functioning, you may be concerned that something deeper is going on.
Find out more about relationship concerns, and how we might be able to help.
Relationships play an important role in our mental health and overall wellbeing. They can offer connection, support, and a sense of belonging, whether they’re with family, friends, colleagues, or romantic partners. From time to time, it’s normal for relationships to feel strained, distant, or difficult, particularly during periods of stress, change, or emotional challenge.
If you’re starting to notice ongoing difficulties in how you relate to others, feel disconnected or misunderstood, or find that relationship issues are affecting your mood, confidence, or daily functioning, you may be concerned that something deeper is going on. Relationship concerns are not a personal failure, and exploring them from a mental health perspective can help you better understand patterns, needs, and next steps for support.
When are relationship concerns a problem?
Healthy relationships support emotional wellbeing, help us manage stress, and provide a sense of safety and understanding. When relationships feel balanced, they can contribute positively to self-esteem, resilience, and overall life satisfaction across home, work, and social settings.
Most people experience conflict, distance, or misunderstandings in relationships at times, but when these difficulties are ongoing, feel overwhelming, or begin to impact your mental health or ability to function, it’s important to take them seriously. Unresolved relationship concerns can contribute to stress, low mood, anxiety, or isolation over time.
Signs of relationship concerns may include:
Feeling consistently misunderstood, unheard, or unsupported by others.
Withdrawing from social situations or avoiding contact with people you care about.
Frequent conflict, tension, or emotional strain in interactions with others.
Difficulty trusting others or forming close connections.
Feeling anxious, low, or distressed before, during, or after social interactions.