At the start of Paula Fox's novel, Poor George, the narrator asks, 'Who listens?' Perhaps the prospects of being listened to aren't quite as bleak as…

We only exist in our parents’ gaze until we learn how to view ourselves objectively. Beginning from the moment we are born, the process of emotional…

Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. Young people sometimes think teasing, name-calling are “normal” part of a relationship.…

There probably does not exist a couple relationship that has not experienced some kind of conflict; in fact, conflict resolution might be a key compo…

In her new book Esther Perel suggests that there are benefits of having an affair to the couple relationship. I would like to reiterate some of her s…

The idea of differentiation in a relationship involves the notion of two life forces at odds with each other: that of being an independent individual…

I am often presented with clients having very heated arguments about trivial aspects of life. How and when dishes are washed up, constantly checking…

We read that communication is the key to a good relationship. Yet, good communication does not come without making time for each other and practice.…

Whilst many couples may strive for a 50/50 partnership, there are areas when one partner may take on more responsibility than the other or divide up…

Relationships are our greatest source of joy - and often our greatest source of pain. When counselling my clients to make better and wiser choices in…

Unlike physical abuse, the emotional and psychological scars are not immediately visible. The constant demands of an abusive partner can wear women d…

So…you’ve been talking to somebody via text for a short while, or you’ve hooked up with them, slept together and then suddenly they are…not there any…