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It is not easy for couples going through a period of difficulty that leaves both partners feeling angry, resentful, and generally unhappy. The usual advice is to keep talking, however, for some couples, this just seems to escalate tensions rather...

It’s part of the human condition to long to be heard. As humans, we experience the need to be independent and have our voices and opinions honoured, but also to be part of a group, to belong, to be approved of. We look for validation from...

The beginning of a relationship can be a happy and euphoric time. You tend to put your best self forward. You're thoughtful, considerate, and highly attuned to your new love’s needs. You're kind, attentive, and truly care about making them...

You’ve heard the phrase "actions speak louder than words", but how many of us actually listen to that advice? People often take other's words as gospel. We start off with faith and trust, but sometimes we are left disappointed and frustrated...

Do you begin each new relationship bending over backwards to please your new partner? Do you fall in line with their plans, their needs, and wants, while suppressing your own? Literally, nothing is too much trouble for your new partner. You are Mr...

Boundary setting can sometimes feel like a daunting or impossible task, however, it doesn't have to be. By getting to know yourself and what you stand for, you can introduce new boundaries to help protect your emotional health and well-being. So...

Family forms have changed over the years. Divorce and separation is a reality in the lives of one in 20 children before the age of four, and one in four by the age of 16. With Christmas festivities just around the corner, unfortunately this can be a...

The way we relate to others, including our partners, is complex and multi-layered. It is developed over time, and although we can, to an extent, control what we say and do within our relationships, it is more difficult to understand why we behave...

Do you hear these words, or similar, on a regular basis? Do you second guess yourself or feel guilty for things that, deep down, you know are not your fault?

"You are too sensitive. Can’t you take a joke?" "You need to stop reading these...