Insights by Dr. Sangeeta Gupta on Couples Counselling in 2026 on Zee News

We are pleased to share that a recent thought-leadership article by Dr. Sangeeta Gupta, Founder and Lead Psychologist at Talk n Share, has been published on Zee News. The article, “Relationship Burnout: Why More Couples Are Seeking Counselling In 2026,” explores a growing yet often unspoken reality in modern relationships, emotional exhaustion within long-term partnerships.

At Talk n Share, we believe it is important not only to offer counselling but also to educate people about the emotional patterns shaping relationships today. Dr. Sangeeta Gupta’s feature on Zee News reflects this very mission. Her writing brings attention to why many partners are no longer waiting for relationships to “break” before seeking help, but are choosing couple counseling as a preventive and restorative step.

Relationship burnout: a modern reality

As Dr. Sangeeta Gupta explains, many long-term relationships gradually shift from emotional connection to functional coexistence. Daily responsibilities like work stress, parenting, financial pressures, health concerns, and constant digital distractions consume emotional energy. 

Although couples may still care deeply for each other, they tend to feel disconnected. This leads to a rather complex psyche where they feel unheard or emotionally alone despite giving a lot to the relationship. This state is commonly referred to as relationship burnout.

Unlike dramatic conflicts, burnout often develops quietly. Some of the signalling signs of a burnout are:

• Avoiding deep conversations 
• Feeling overwhelmed even under minor disagreements
• Lacking emotional safety 
• Intimacy slowly fades away 

During a burnout, the partners feel distant despite being a critical part of the relationship.

Why couples are proactively choosing relationship counselling

One of the key insights highlighted in Dr. Sangeeta Gupta’s article published on Zee News is the shift in mindset around counselling. In 2026, couples are seeking therapy not because they have failed. Rather, they acknowledge that expectations from relationships have evolved. Some of the key reasons couples go for relationship counselling are:

• Emotional availability
• Mutual responsibility
• Psychological safety
• Respectful communication 

Counselling helps couples understand these patterns and rebuild communication. They want to restore emotional intimacy before resentment becomes permanent.

Message we stand by

At Talk n Share, we are proud to witness Dr. Sangeeta Gupta’s voice contributing to conversations around mental health and relationships. Her work reinforces a simple but powerful idea: seeking help is not a weakness; it is an act of care.

As more couples choose healing over silence, counselling is becoming a safe space not just for crisis, but for growth, understanding, and renewed connection.

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