When we care for the soul, we find meaning in the experiences that shape us, especially in our relationships. It’s where the challenges of marriage can also become a source of healing. Through practices like patience, forgiveness, kindness, and love, we grow into deeper connection, even when our relationship feels uncertain or contradictory.
In a world dominated by rapid lifestyles, patience is a virtue often overlooked, especially within the complex dynamics of relationships. In modern society, this essential and sacred quality is not only scarce but frequently undervalued, overshadowed by the rush and immediacy that contemporary life demands. Read more
Marriage is a winding journey. At times, it’s difficult to navigate the uncertainty in marriage, let alone with grace. Read more
I wonder if we ever really get to know ourselves fully.
When I consider the intricacy of all it means to be a human being, I am not sure we do. But we can for sure become more self-aware.
And doing that is now a daily practice for me—a practice of curiosity and fascination with myself. I got into the practice of doing that because, in my marriage, I realised I wasn’t as self-aware as I thought! Read more
Healthy responsibility is fundamental in building a strong and thriving relationship, but what does responsibility in a marriage mean? Read more
Effective communication is the key to any healthy relationship, but it’s not always easy, and couples understandably want to know how to communicate better with each other. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Projection and projective identification have a significant role to play in relationship breakdown.
Before we dive deep into why that is, here’s a reminder for you to read last week’s post. Last week’s blog post was about how you can see your partner as someone from your past without even realising it. And then how you treat your partner in ways that have nothing to do with them.
You can check it out here if you haven’t read that post.
This week we are going to talk about projection and projective identification. Read more
If you’re anything like me, time is precious.
Many of us are constantly on the go with our day-to-day lives, work, children, pets, and family or friends. Or you may be struggling with a lack of motivation or energy because your ‘get up and go’ has vanished.
We’ve just navigated the New Year, when you might have been gifted an opportunity to slow down after the festivities and take time to focus on yourself. ‘What’s that?’ I hear you say.
Read closely—one word: self-care. Read more
In a recent discussion centred on relationships, a participant voiced a desire for someone to impart the understanding that all relationships, whether ending by divorce, separation, or death, bear an inherent impermanence. Read more