It’s painful when you find yourself in a relationship where you continually give more than you receive. And yet at the same time, it’s hard to stop being a people pleaser. In fact, it’s a role that you’ve become all too used to.
And really, why would you want to do that, even to the point of being unhappy, stressed, resentful, and physically and emotionally ill?
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In my previous blog post, I wrote about the story of Narcissus and Echo to give you clues as to whether you are living with someone with a narcissistic personality. If you didn’t read it, click here to check it out.
That post was about understanding the modern-day Narcissus. Now it’s Echo’s turn, and how living with narcissism affects you. Read more
If you’re in a relationship and notice that you have lost your voice, your spirit, feel overlooked, lonely, and that your needs are not important, this classic story might feel painfully familiar. Read more
There are only a couple more days until Valentine’s Day.
So to get into the spirit of the day, I’m sharing thoughts and sayings about love. These are from people who I think you’ll find have something interesting to say about this thing called love.
And I’ve chosen these 20 love quotes because they’re timeless. They’re thoughts not just about happy, romantic love but of the many different types of love and phases of love. Read more
It’s hard to imagine that sitting quietly and focusing on your breath for as little as 20 minutes a day can improve your love life.
But hear me out, practising mindfulness can help make you a better lover and life partner. Read more
We all have a past. It’s part of the unique story that makes you who you are.
Being overly preoccupied with the past, perhaps, isn’t helpful, but there are undoubtedly important things from your history that, when worked through, can help you fully experience the present and look forward to enjoying a future filled with rewarding relationships.
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An affair leaves a trail of pain, hurt and guilt in its wake. There’s no escaping that. Read more
Last time I wrote about How Playfulness Can Help Improve Your Relationship. If you missed part one of the series, click here to read that now.
Two of the main reasons why couples in long-term relationships separate are boredom and lack of intimacy. So it follows that play, enjoyment and fun are vital to keeping a sense of connection between you and your partner.
We’ve just had one of the hottest summer days here in the UK since 1979. It brought back memories of childhood. The chimes of the ice cream van, Fab ice lollies, getting soaking wet in the paddling pool at the local park and eating chicken on the beach with family.
Glorious summer; it’s a time for play! Read more
Brexit is not only shaping politics; it’s influencing romantic relationships too!
It’s been a little over a year since that historic vote for the UK to leave the European Union. And as the negotiations get underway, it’s a time of change. We find ourselves in challenging and uncertain times. Read more