Tag Archive for: relationship discernment

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Why Self-Expression Matters in Relationships

When we find ourselves at a relationship crossroads, our first instinct is often to ask, ‘Should I stay or should I leave?’ Read more

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Relationship Journal Prompts for Clarity at a Crossroads and Why They Help

Hitting a turning point in your relationship can feel complicated, upsetting, and unsettling.

When you are thinking about whether to stay, whether to consider divorce, or whether to set new boundaries or recommit, your thoughts and feelings don’t always align. Read more

Clock Face - Why Impatience Won’t Give You the Answers You’re Looking For - Sandra Harewood

Why Impatience Won’t Give You the Answers You’re Looking For

Impatience rarely introduces itself as fear or anxiety.

But often that’s exactly what it is.

Instead, impatience in relationships masquerades as urgency —a pressing need to resolve, fix, or move forward.

This is particularly true when we are trying to figure out whether to stay or leave. 

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Stressed couple - Should I Stay or Leave? 7 Questions to Help You Decide - Sandra Harewood

Should I Stay or Leave? 7 Questions to Help You Decide

Few decisions in life feel as heavy as whether to stay in or leave a long-term relationship. When you’ve invested years, perhaps decades, into a marriage or partnership, the choice isn’t as simple as recognising that things aren’t perfect. Read more