Why putting your kids before your partner won’t build a better relationship. When you first got together with that very special person in your life, they were the centre of your world as you were to them. You jointly made the decision to have a baby, because you loved each other and you wanted to […]
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Are There Times When You Don’t Feel Heard
Are There Times When You Don’t Feel Heard? I was recently happily chatting to someone at a social event, when another person butted without saying ‘excuse me’ – or seeming to notice me at all. So I was left mid-sentence feeling completely ignored and gob smacked. Neither of the other two even seemed to […]
Are Long Term Relationships Worth It?
Are long term relationships worth it? I’m going to start by saying there are times when they probably aren’t. They are certainly not always a smooth journey, often encountering rocky patches. For example – If your relationship Is a toxic relationship – with one or both being verbally, emotionally or physically abusive. This […]
Relationship Breakdown
Why Relationships Don’t Work Anymore. People often ask me why relationships don’t work anymore. What went wrong with their relationship? They thought they were really happy, and that they had a great relationship with their partner, but now feel there is a relationship breakdown. So why isn’t it working anymore? (more…)
How Relationships Change Over Time
Relationships are ever changing, because we change as individuals. We may change in our opinions as we become better informed for example. We may change our interests or hobbies. And of course, our behaviour is likely to change as we get older. When you first get together with your partner it feels magical. The honeymoon […]
How To Cope If You Discover Your Partner Has Had An Affair
THE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE to discovering your partner has cheated on you or is having an affair is often anger and hurt. And you are likely to lash out and attack your partner – certainly verbally, which is totally understandable. (more…)
How Much Time Do You Spend Together With Your Partner?
When I say that, I don’t mean being in the same area, the same room or house. What I’m asking is how much time do you really spend together each week? Just the two of you, not with others, children, friends, extended family. Not distracted by other things, such as social media, TV, answering emails […]
How To Tell If Your Partner Is Cheating On You
With the advent of social media and smartphones, it’s become so much easier for people to cheat on their partners, and at the same time get discovered! So what are the warning signs to look out for? (more…)
Are You Treating Your Relationship Like A Used Car?
Are You Treating Your Relationship Like A Used Car? When we first buy a new car – new to us anyway – we take really good care of it. We make sure it’s cleaned regularly inside and out. Woe betide anyone who throws things on the floor or treads muddy shoes in there. We take […]
Have Fun In Your Relationship
Do you have fun with your partner? Or have you forgotten how to? Has life become so serious and the responsibility of it all got to you. To the point that it all feels like hard work all round? (more…)