Even if two people have the same experience, there’s every chance that their perspectives on that experience will be very different, and that can lead to miscommunication and disagreements in relationships. Once you get into gridlock and feel almost unable to hear or understand the other person’s point of view,
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
It’s September and Spring is here! Flowers and leaves are returning to the trees and the days are getting longer. Just like the ever changing cycles of nature, you are also going through cycles of change in your life. Although we may want things to always stay the same, change
I work with many new mothers in my counselling practice who are juggling lots of balls in the air. Some of those balls are: looking after baby, getting your career back on track, hitting the gym to regain that pre-baby body, and trying to stay connected with your partner, family
Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. I hear many people say that they don’t bother with Valentine’s Day, that romance should happen all the time. I do agree with the sentiment that love and romance should not be confined to just one day of the year. However Valentine’s
Guest Post by Jen Dugard This is a common question amongst new mums and one I also wondered about after giving birth to my son and being keen to get back into the gym. Research by Lovelady et al (1995) examined the effects of a twelve week exercise program on lactating
A long-term relationship with a significant other that you deeply love is one of the greatest joys in life, but relationships aren’t always smooth sailing. When disagreements become persistent, and communication breaks down, seeking professional help through couples counselling can be crucial in repairing and strengthening your relationship. But have
Do you struggle to make conversation with your other half? Are they always around, meaning you never get a moment to yourself? Is your relationship deteriorating, with less and less physical and emotional intimacy as time goes on? It’s possible that you’ve fallen into a common trap for couples: spending
‘I want to miss you more!’ This phrase was uttered in a recent couples counselling session. This client’s complaint was that they and their partner were spending too much time together and it was causing their relationship to suffer. This really struck a chord: after all, aren’t we supposed to
Navigating the tumultuous seas of romantic relationships is not always easy. While love is the foundation of long-term relationships, there are many headwinds that compromise our connections, creating disagreements, breeding misunderstanding and sometimes leading to separation. However, when weathered with patience, skill and understanding, the love that brought you together