Why Self-Expression Matters in Relationships
Self-expression in relationships is about more than finding the right words. It is the gradual return of the authentic self and discovering whether your relationship can grow alongside the person you are becoming.
How to Take Responsibility for Your Part in a Relationship
When relationships reach a crossroads, it is easy to focus on what the other person needs to change. But what if the deeper invitation is to gently turn toward yourself? This article explores what it truly means to take responsibility in a relationship, and why this has nothing to do with blame.
Emotional Truth: Learning to Listen to the Inner World
There are moments when emotions demand our attention. Perhaps on a wedding day, the birth of a child or moving into your first home with your partner. Joy and excitement can feel expansive, and sometimes we simply cannot contain them. Grief, on the other hand, can stop us in our tracks, and anxiety can flood […]
Loss of Self in Relationships: Discovering the Hidden Self
When we look in the mirror, we assume we see ourselves. But do we? Who is it that we are seeing?
When a Relationship Changes
All relationships change; it’s simply part of being human and being in a relationship. But people do not always immediately notice or acknowledge when that change happens. Somehow, it just seems to creep up and catch the unprepared couple by surprise.
When You Want to Stay: Guidance for the Leaning-In Partner
When one partner wants to stay, and the other feels unsure, both partners often find themselves in very different emotional landscapes.
Long-Term Relationships and Love: What Movies Don’t Show
Romantic films offer a compelling image of love, but long-term relationships rarely unfold so neatly. This post explores how love matures over time, what couples therapy reveals about intimacy, and why complexity is often a sign that a relationship matters.
Relationship Journal Prompts for Clarity at a Crossroads and Why They Help
How journalling helps you reflect, make sense of uncertainty, and stay in dialogue with your relationship.
Is It Sadness or Depression? Understanding Low Mood in Your Marriage
The third Monday of January is called Blue Monday. It was named not by a psychotherapist or psychologist, but by a travel company as a marketing stunt. This day is apparently the most depressing day of the year.
Beginning the Year at a Relationship Crossroads
As a new year begins, many people find themselves quietly questioning their relationship. This post explores what it means to be at a relationship crossroads, and how to approach emotional uncertainty with care.
Uncertainty in Relationships: What Advent Tells Us About Waiting
Advent is a season of anticipation, preparation and waiting. I can remember as a child, looking forward to receiving an Advent calendar filled with those delicious hidden pieces of chocolate.
Unsure Whether to Stay or Leave? How Counselling Helps Couples Find Clarity
When you’re unsure whether to stay or leave, discernment counselling can help you slow down, understand your position, and make a grounded decision.
