The act of worry is contemplating what could go wrong in a future event, otherwise known as ‘what if-ing’. People who worry excessively overuse the ‘what if’ question to try to cope with uncertainty. For example, when thinking about an upcoming job interview they might ask: What if there’s a traffic jam and I am…
When a couple forms a relationship, it is often on the basis of an unspoken contract. Each person in the relationship has an expectation that the other will provide them with something they need. This could be financial security, being listened to, warmth and nurturance, shared interest in sex, frequent travel, being a good parent,…