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. Read more
Understanding Relationship Patterns
Understanding how long-term relationships really work helps you set realistic expectations for yourself and your partner. There’s relief in finally knowing the why.
From there, it becomes easier to see what’s healthy or unhealthy and to make clear decisions about the changes you want to create. These blog posts are here to guide you through that process.
5 Habits That Keep Your Marriage Stuck
Many habits keep a marriage unwittingly stuck. What marriage are you 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 as the third person sitting in the room and on the chair with the couple. Think about that for a minute. Read more
The Surprising Reason Our Relationships Are A Gift
Relationships come in many forms. But have you ever considered that your relationships are a gift in some way or another? Different types of relationships can give us a lot, but many also take from us. While this can be challenging, it also provides us with the opportunity for personal growth. Read more
Understanding Hope in Your Relationship
Before you can understand hope in your relationship, we have to ask. What does hope mean to you? Read more
Why Racism Is Like Being In An Abusive Relationship
All our silences in the face of racist assault are acts of complicity. Bell Hooks
I am sure that you like me have been impacted, in one way or another, by events in the world right now. For sure, George Floyd’s death has undoubtedly engaged the collective consciousness into action on racism. Read more
Recognise It! What You Should Know About Narcissistic Abuse [Infographic]
How do you know if your relationship is abusive?
Are you simply two people who get triggered and can’t figure it out sometimes? That wouldn’t be uncommon. Maybe you feel guilty because you’ve not shown up as you best self. And we all do things at times we regret. Read more
How To Protect Yourself When Self-Isolating With A Controlling Partner
Home isn’t always a safe place.
And even if you do feel okay, maybe home it isn’t always a calm, peaceful place. Read more
Why Attachment Styles Matter To Your Relationship
Have you ever wondered why your partner always wants to escape when you argue?
Or perhaps that is why you always seem to be trying to get them to stay in the room and make things better.
It might all be down to your attachment styles. Read more
Verbal Abuse: When The Joke Just Isn’t Funny
Many people assume that verbal abuse is just about swearing. And some go one step further by thinking that swearing is only abusive if it’s attached to name-calling. If they didn’t call you an #@$%ing [insert], then they haven’t been abusive. Read more
The B* Word – Boundaries. Why It’s Hard To Stop Saying Yes When You Feel No
Ever found yourself giving in and putting the needs of someone else first or second-guessing yourself? Can you relate? Then you know why setting personal boundaries are so hard. Read more