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Loss can be felt like a single droplet that falls in the calm waters of your life. At first, it creates a few ripples but soon these ripples soon spread outward, disrupting...

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...

After a number of years being single after a bad breakup, you can be forgiven for being fearful of dating again. The way people meet, and their expectations of that first date,...

What does my relationship look like? Relationships can be times of happiness, but they can also be times of conflict, disagreements and feelings of being unsettled and confused....

Relationships of all kinds are discussed frequently in counselling sessions and consist of complex dynamics which can be difficult to understand. When the bond or attachment...

All close relationships rely on clear and effective communication. Learning how to listen attentively and express yourself is essential if you want to build trust and intimacy...

Do you have fuzzy boundaries? Do you keep in touch with ex's or permit loved ones to contact you whenever it suits them? Are you afraid you will lose your relationship if you're...

Breaking up can feel so hard. Depending on who's instigating the breakup, you may be left feeling very bereft, out of control even, but there are ways to move on; these may sound...

When I was younger I was shocked when my GP friend told me that on Christmas Day his wife announced she’d been having an affair and was leaving him. Her timing struck me as...

In her new book Becoming Michele Obama confessed that she and Barack had had problems in their marriage and had attended couples counselling. A number of other celebrity couples...