How Understanding Childhood Experiences of The Past Can Strengthen Your Relationship
We take for granted many things we do in our adult lives, so many things that we learnt or experienced growing up, good or bad. As a therapist, people can get wary when asked to talk about their childhoods. But understanding your partners and your childhood experiences can strengthen your relationship.
The 3 Stages Of Intimate Relationships: Romance, Conflict and Commitment
We are well and truly in autumn: a new season but a familiar pattern. Every year the seasons come and go. It’s nature’s predictable and yet often unpredictable cycle. Relationships are the same. They, too, have their seasons.
Shadow Work: How To Strengthen Your Relationship With Yourself And Your Partner
Today I’m going to explore the Jungian archetype of the Shadow, everything we can’t see in ourselves, and the importance of shadow work in relationships.
Why You Might Think The Worst About Your Partner And What To Do Next
Projection and projective identification play a significant role in our relationships and marital breakdown, whether we know it or not. It’s not just about narcissists.
The 3 Unconscious Ways You Are Blocking Intimacy
The unconscious mind is a potent force. Research shows us that we are pretty much unconscious most of the time. When we do not give the unconscious a place at the table, we are missing out on perhaps what is our most powerful ally in making change and creating a stable, loving relationship.
21 Painful Losses You Might Not Expect In Divorce
Divorce isn’t always painful. But what is always part of a divorce or separation is loss. Divorce is all about loss and there’s no avoiding it.
How To Tell If Your Are At Risk Of Having An Emotional Affair
Emotional affairs are nuanced. Couples can get into endless debates when they feel uncomfortable about their partner’s close friendship with someone they fear could become a romantic partner. Here’s how to spot what is going on.
8 Myths About Marriage You Must Break To Have A Mature Relationship
Let’s have a chat about common myths around marriage. Stories about relationships date back to time immemorial
Should I Stay Married?
I get why so many women carry doubts alone, wondering should I stay married?
I don’t know about you, but I grew up with the golden household rule ‘don’t chat yuh buziness!’
It’s a story I carried for a long time, keeping struggles and challenges to myself, and sometimes I still do
The Truth About Deciding To Stay Or Leave
We all have insecurities and doubts about ourselves and the consequences of our decisions in our lives, particularly when deciding to stay or leave a marriage or long term committed relationship. Even the most upbeat people who stand tall and strong will have a wobble from time to time.
5 Habits That Keep Your Marriage Stuck
What kind of relationship are you co-creating? A relationship is co-created by the couple and has a life of its own.
When working with couples in couples therapy, I consider the relationship the third person sitting in the room and on the chair with the couple. Think about that for a minute.
Should I Stay or Leave My Marriage? How to Make One of Life’s Hardest Decisions
Asking yourself, “Should I stay in my marriage?” can feel like the hardest question of all. It’s rarely a simple yes or no. In this post, we’ll explore the hidden doubts that arise, the fears that hold you back, and the deeper truths that can guide you towards clarity about whether to stay, to leave, or to find a new way forward.
