Anger is not necessarily a bad emotion and can in fact be a positive and useful emotion if it is used constructively and that is important to remember. The ability to set a boundary to keep yourself safe, to ask for what you want assertively and to resolve conflicts peacefully
Many people opt for marriage counseling when they feel like things are not going well in their relationship. I’m sometimes asked, “Do couples always manage to patch up their relationship by going to see a counsellor?” I would say this depends on how determined and committed both individuals are to
You wouldn’t throw away your vehicle just because it has a flat tire, so you shouldn’t give up on your marriage because it’s having a flat moment. Marriages go up and down all the time. They need constant work after the newlywed feeling fades. Consider hiring a professional for marriage
You know how relationships are usually perfect, with no problems whatsoever? Neither does anyone else. The truth of it is that relationships are challenging for just about everyone. Put two people together, no matter how much they have in common or how much they’re in love and, sooner or later,
COVID-19 lockdown has presented plenty of challenges, including some specific issues facing people in relationships. Whether you’re living together, recently moved in, or currently feeling the effects of the lockdown separation, it’s possible to keep your relationship running smoothly – all it takes is some creative thinking. Being separated from
The global pandemic makes for strange times, with many of us under various forms of lockdown, confined to home and social distancing. This has placed an unexpected, and unprecedented, strain on our relationships. Besides having to find the space to work alongside our partners, not to mention coping with the
Feelings can be difficult to handle, especially in a constructive way. While many people feel inclined to push their feelings away, the better alternative is to step into those feelings, give them a voice, and learn to express yourself effectively. When you are authentic in how you’re feeling on the
If you’re in a relationship, your romantic partner should be one of the most important people in your life. They can change the quality of your life in major ways just by being around and showing you how much they love you, but no relationship is perfect – and these