Did Your Last Relationship Fail? Things You Need To Know About The Answer With Psychologist Richard DiNapoli

Today, we'll discuss fascinating psychological insights from psychologist Richard DiNapoli, who has 30 years of experience helping is clients in the area of relationships. A psychologist studies how we think, behave and feel. His job is to listen to people’s issues and guide them accordingly, but you don't need a Ph.D to be a good listener; trust your instincts, feelings, or emotions. In this week’s episode, Rich will share his expertise around the tell tale question why did your last relationship end? What’s said and not said is very revealing and significant when looking for a new partner. Why people overlook red flags and don’t listen to their intuition. Rich also shares what he’s learned on his dating journey and tips for setting up boundaries and expectations. And the importance of being transparent and open. 

Richard DiNapoli is a psychologist who works predominately with adults and relationship issues. He has been trained in family systems as well as psychodynamic and narrative therapies. He has also been trained in psychodrama and has incorporated his work in theatrical improvisation into his psychotherapy practice. Today’s discussion is all about what can be learned from what’s said and not said in the answer to the question what went wrong in your last relationship. 

Kerry Brett and Rich DiNapoli cover a lot of ground. Topics include;

The importance of finding out why past relationships ended.
Unhealthy and unhealed issues regarding relationships. The classic possibilities are pursuing unavailable partners such as someone emotionally unavailable or married. Rescuing others in distress. Looking for a caretaker. Driven by the need to be in control and minimize vulnerability. 
Why you should never work harder than your date.
Why you shouldn’t try convince or talk someone into dating you or  continue to date you – if they’re not sure – it’s not your job to change their mind. If they are in conflict that conflict has healed within themselves.
Don’t be too enthusiastic, over the top, or have a pre-established happily ever after storyline because then you’re putting the cart the horse.

To find out more about Richard DiNapoli go to psychologytoday.com

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