When a Partner’s Past Becomes a Barrier to Connection

As a couple’s therapist at Koira Psychology, I often work with couples struggling to accept a partner’s past. The pain is rarely about history alone, but about the loss of an idealised version of love. Couples therapy helps partners move beyond fantasy toward understanding, emotional safety, and a deeper, more resilient connection grounded in acceptance and shared truth.

To learn more, read our article When a Partner’s Past Becomes a Barrier to Connection