Some relationship wounds are harder to shake than others. You know the affair is over. You know your new partner isn’t your ex. You know, logically, that you’re safe now. And yet your body doesn’t seem to believe it. A text message goes unanswered, and your heart starts racing. Your partner comes home late, and
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You’re intelligent, self-aware, perhaps even someone who’s read all the relationship books and knows what healthy love should look like. Yet somehow, you keep choosing partners who leave you feeling unseen, unimportant, or abandoned. You wonder what’s wrong with you. Why can’t you choose differently? Maybe you’ve noticed a pattern: you’re drawn to people who
You’re Not Broken: Why Smart People Choose Partners Who Hurt Them Read Post »
A “situationship” is a common phenomenon I see in my relationship clinic. It’s used colloquially to describe a relationship that isn’t clearly defined, typically more than casual dating but not quite a committed one. It’s often the grey zone of a relationship that occurs before increasing your commitment to one another, or for some couples,
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Have you ever found yourself shying away from getting too close, whether emotionally or physically, in a relationship? If so, you’re far from alone. The fear of intimacy, a phenomenon more common than often acknowledged, affects many individuals and is an issue I frequently see with clients in my therapy practice. Emotional intimacy is about
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Are you questioning the boundaries of your relationship? Emotional cheating, also known as the infidelity of the heart, is a grey area that can cause significant turmoil and confusion. While it may not involve physical intimacy, emotional cheating can be just as damaging as a physical affair, if not more so, to a committed partnership.
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How do you know if your relationship is over? In the complex landscape of relationships, this is not an easy question to answer. Awareness of signs that your relationship might be in trouble is essential to circumvent a possible relationship breakdown. Let’s look at the indicators that could suggest your relationship is at a crossroads,
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When I work with couples in my online relationship clinic, it’s not uncommon for me to hear them say, “our relationship is terrible, but we love each other!” So this begs the question, can love alone sustain a robust connection? While navigating the highs and lows of companionship, it becomes clear that while love is
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Are you and your partner going through a rough patch in your relationship? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to navigate the challenges? Marriage counselling might be the solution to reignite the flame and restore harmony in your relationship. But is it worth the price? Marriage counselling offers couples a safe and confidential space to
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In a recent interview with The Guardian, I delved into the intricate landscape of mature marriages—those enduring 20 years or more or where couples have gracefully crossed the 50-year-old milestone. Referred to as the ‘grey divorce,’ this phenomenon unveils itself in the counselling realm of my online relationship clinic. In this post, I explore the
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Many couples get caught in constant bickering cycles for long periods of time. While not full fights, bickering still wears away at your connection to your partner and leaves you both feeling lonely. But it’s not impossible to fix a bickering marriage. Key Takeaways: Often couples bicker because of stress and being busy and tired.
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