{"id":13292,"date":"2025-01-23T12:07:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T11:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/?page_id=13292"},"modified":"2025-10-26T10:48:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T09:48:19","slug":"open-relationships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/relationship-types\/open-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-hero-row\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0;--awb-border-color:#e8efef;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:2%;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 70%,#f5f8f8 100%);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:8vh;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/line-blue.svg&#039;);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:45%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:45%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/line-blue.svg\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Mann und Frau auf Couch, Jungendlicher im Gespr\u00e4ch\" title=\"header-elternberatung-und-familienunterst\u00fczung\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-elternberatung-und-familienunterstuezung-.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-elternberatung-und-familienunterstuezung--200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-elternberatung-und-familienunterstuezung--400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-elternberatung-und-familienunterstuezung--600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-elternberatung-und-familienunterstuezung--800x534.png 800w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/header-elternberatung-und-familienunterstuezung-.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5vw;--awb-padding-right:5vw;--awb-padding-bottom:5vw;--awb-padding-left:110px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:55%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:55%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:27px;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><p>Couples Therapy &amp; Marriage Counseling<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:38;line-height:1.16;\">Couples therapy for open relationships<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 intro-black\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Open relationships require clear communication, trust, and a sensitive balance between freedom and closeness. Our therapy provides you with a safe space to discuss challenges, clarify boundaries, and strengthen your relationship \u2013 individually and sustainably.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:35px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Call us now!\" aria-label=\"Call us now!\" href=\"tel:+4922193297588\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Call us now!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">The unique dynamics of open relationships<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Open relationships allow couples to shape their partnership according to their own ideas and to maintain additional emotional or sexual connections alongside the primary relationship. However, this type of relationship requires a high level of trust, communication, and clear agreements.<\/p>\n<p>Although open relationships can be particularly fulfilling, they also bring specific challenges. Jealousy, insecurities, or unspoken expectations often arise. Our couples therapists support you in recognizing these dynamics and addressing them productively. In a safe space, you can openly discuss your feelings, desires, and boundaries to resolve conflicts, create harmony in the relationship, learn to manage the challenges of distance, and develop long-term perspectives for your partnership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-cta-m-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:2%;--awb-margin-bottom:2%;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(249,249,251,0.9) 0%,rgba(249,249,251,0.9) 100%),url(https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/odendahl-hauptstelle-koeln-suedstadt-1-1.jpg);;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:5px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:right;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:27px;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Do you have questions about<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:right;--awb-font-size:36px;--awb-line-height:1.1;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Couples Therapy?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>If you have any questions, feel free to <strong><a href=\"tel:+4922193297588\">call us<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@mvz-odendahl-brinkmann.de\">send us an email<\/a><\/strong>. We will be happy to advise you in a free initial consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Communication and trust as keys to success<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>Open relationships offer the possibility of great freedom, but they also come with special responsibilities. They always present a challenge because they are based on clear, honest, and respectful communication. Only in this way can trust and mutual appreciation grow. Regular conversations and the openness to share personal needs, desires, and fears are essential to keep the relationship in balance. Without a stable foundation, it is hardly possible to build a basis of trust and develop the security of being able to rely completely on one\u2019s partner. That is why it is important to maintain fear- and judgment-free communication within the relationship, so that the connection continues over time and distance between partners does not develop.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" title=\"IMG_2510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img_2510.webp\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img_2510-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img_2510-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img_2510-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img_2510-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img_2510-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/img_2510.webp 2250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>The balance between individual freedom and the shared nurturing of the relationship is often further influenced by professional commitments, children, or other factors. When couples open the space for additional sexual partners, this requires a special level of mindfulness and mutual understanding. At the same time, it requires a willingness to continuously adapt to changing needs. Our experienced therapists support you in finding ways to maintain emotional closeness and stability, in order to create a fulfilling and sustainable partnership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3%;--awb-padding-bottom:3%;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">A safe space for growth and stability in your relationship<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>In a protected and nonjudgmental space, you have the opportunity to openly discuss your concerns and challenges. Together, we develop solutions tailored to your individual needs. We place special emphasis on building trust, resolving communication blocks, and stabilizing your relationship \u2013\u00a0regardless of the chosen relationship model.<\/p>\n<p>Our couples counseling is your reliable partner in creating a relationship built on clarity, respect, and mutual support, forming a stable and fulfilling foundation for your future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">What sources of conflict can arise in an open relationship?<\/h2><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color6);--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:15.84px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Unclear rules:<\/strong> Boundaries are not clearly defined or not respected<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Imbalance in experience: <\/strong>One partner has more experience with open relationships, which can lead to insecurities<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Emotional attachment to other partners: <\/strong>Feelings for third parties can affect the relationship<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Changing needs: <\/strong>For example, if one partner longs for more exclusivity<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Sexual health: <\/strong>Concerns regarding safe sex<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Feelings of neglect: <\/strong>One partner feels less important or neglected<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-cta-l-row\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center top;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kontakt-teaser-large.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-end\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:42%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.5714285714286%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.5714285714286%;--awb-width-medium:42%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.5714285714286%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.5714285714286%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:2vw;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:58%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.3103448275862%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.3103448275862%;--awb-width-medium:58%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.3103448275862%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.3103448275862%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.1;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-margin-bottom:1vw;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Start your journey to a stronger<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:50px;--awb-line-height:1.1;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Partnership<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>In a non-binding initial session at Couples Counseling Cologne, we take the time to discuss your individual concerns and challenges in the partnership. Together, we develop initial approaches to find new ways toward more harmony, understanding, and mutual trust. Our experienced therapists provide you with a safe space where you can openly talk about your relationship and develop solutions specifically tailored to your needs. Let us help you strengthen your partnership and create a stable foundation for your shared future \u2013 start your journey to a more fulfilling relationship now.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Schedule your couples therapy appointment now\" aria-label=\"Schedule your couples therapy appointment now\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Schedule now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\">Our Couples Therapists<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;\"><p>We support you in overcoming personal and shared challenges, resolving blockages, and building trust. Together, we create the foundation for stability and fulfilling relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/unser-team\/karen-zettelmeyer\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 130;--awb-object-position:12% 39%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"982\" title=\"Heilpraktikerin Karen Zettelmeyer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8477 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer-200x266.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer-600x799.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/heilpraktikerin-karen-zettelmeyer.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-left:10px;\"><p><strong>Couples Therapist<\/strong><br><strong>Karen Zettelmeyer<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/unser-team\/claudia-brinkmann\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 130;--awb-object-position:12% 39%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"1280\" title=\"M.Sc. Claudia Brinkmann\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11984 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1-200x281.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1-400x561.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1-600x842.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1-800x1123.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m.sc_.-claudia-brinkmann-1.jpg 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-left:10px;\"><p><strong>M.Sc. <\/strong><br><strong>Claudia Brinkmann<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/unser-team\/ricarda-christine\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 130;--awb-object-position:12% 39%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"982\" title=\"Dipl. Psych. Ricarda Christine\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8495 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine-200x266.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine-600x799.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dipl.-psych.-ricarda-christine.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-left:10px;\"><p><strong>Dipl. Psych. <\/strong><br><strong>Ricarda Christine<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/en\/unser-team\/michaela-etscheid-garnitz\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 130;--awb-object-position:12% 39%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"1280\" title=\"Dipl&#8211;Soz. Arb. Michaela Etscheid-Garnitz\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11311 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz-200x280.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz-400x560.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz-600x840.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz-800x1120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dipl-soz.-arb.-michaela-etscheid-garnitz.jpg 914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-left:10px;\"><p><strong>Dipl. Social Worker<\/strong><br><strong>Michaela Etscheid-Garnitz<\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-column-reverse ca-make-appointment-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:8px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:8px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:8px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:8px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:70px;--awb-padding-right:70px;--awb-padding-bottom:70px;--awb-padding-left:70px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:25px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.2;\">Book your couples therapy appointment now<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>A relationship crisis does not arise overnight. However, once it occurs, there is usually a desire to find a shared path as quickly as possible. Couples therapy offers great potential to emerge from the crisis stronger together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book your couples therapy appointment directly online now in our booking calendar.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:2px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:2px;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(186,186,186,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(186,186,186,0);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Easily register for couples therapy online\" aria-label=\"Easily register for couples therapy online\" 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style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3vw;--awb-padding-bottom:3vw;--awb-background-color:#f2f2f2;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 2.5vw );margin-left: calc(-2.5vw \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5vw \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25vw;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25vw;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-users fas circle-no\" style=\"--awb-font-size:55px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.2;\">Couples Therapy for Polyamorous Relationships<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.9;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>More than one love at the same time? Polyamory describes a relationship concept in which multiple people live in consensual and equal partnerships. What challenges and opportunities does this entail?<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Learn more about couples therapy for polyamorous relationships\" aria-label=\"Learn more about couples therapy for polyamorous relationships\" href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/relationship-types\/polyamorous-relationships\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25vw;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25vw;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25vw;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25vw;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25vw;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"1.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-plane fas circle-no\" style=\"--awb-font-size:55px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.2;\">Couples Therapy for Long-distance Relationships<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.9;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Maintaining a partnership across physical distances requires special communication strategies and trust. What ways are there to maintain closeness and intimacy despite geographical separation?<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Learn more about couples therapy for long distance relationships\" aria-label=\"Learn more about couples therapy for long distance relationships\" 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data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.paartherapie-odendahl-koeln.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/psychotherapie-mvz-koeln.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:22vw;margin-bottom:22vw;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling ca-count-list-row\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:27;line-height:1.2;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How do the couples therapist and the couple work together?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><p>When starting couples therapy, make sure you choose a competent couples therapist: your therapist should be willing to talk transparently about therapy methods. You both need to feel comfortable and feel that they are loyal to you as a couple. In<a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/\"> couples therapy<\/a> in Cologne, both parties should always be able to communicate openly with each other.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>My partner suggests couples counseling \u2013 but can\u2019t my friends help just as well?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><p>Friends can be good conversation partners. However, they lack the distance and neutrality needed to provide effective, solution-oriented help in a relationship crisis. The knowledge and experience of a couples therapist with years of experience are invaluable. Talk as openly as possible about your relationship. Your couples counselor will help you communicate your needs in a loyal and objective manner, while being honest with yourself and your partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How do we find the right therapist?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><p>It is important that you feel comfortable with your therapist. During the first session, you can find out whether the chemistry is right and whether the therapeutic approach suits your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>What if we live apart or are in a long-distance relationship?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><p>Even in a long-distance relationship or when living separately, couples therapy can help. We offer <a href=\"\/en\/couples-therapy-couples-counseling\/relationship-types\/long-distance-relationships\/\">online sessions<\/a> to provide support regardless of your location.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>How do you find the right type of relationship for yourself?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\"><p>The right type of relationship depends on individual needs, values, and expectations. It is important to know yourself and your own desires and to openly discuss the different models with your partner in order to find a suitable solution that is fulfilling for both.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph ca-logo-icon-list\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.1;\"><strong>Can couples therapy help even if we are not in a monogamous relationship?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\"><p>Yes, couples therapy can provide support regardless of the type of relationship. 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