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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 … [Read more...] about Untying the Knot: Exploring the Trend of Grey Divorce in Later Life

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. … [Read more...] about From Bickering to Bliss: The Surprising Secrets to a Happy Marriage

Communication isn't just talking with each other. It's possible for a couple to talk the time and still communicate poorly. Key takeaways: Communication is more than just talking and listening. Healthy communication is a set of skills you can improve on. Fulfilling relationships comes from learning to listen and resolve conflicts … [Read more...] about 7 Essential Communication Skills for Healthy Relationships

When we see certain characteristics between couples, it’s a good sign of a healthy and happy relationship. Relationships are always a work in progress, but if you have some idea of what maintains healthy relationships, you’ll know the direction to head in. Key Takeaways A similar group of traits is seen in healthy relationships. By … [Read more...] about 14 Most Important Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship

There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship or a perfect partner. No matter how much of a dream your relationship is right now, there always comes the point when romantic relationships bring challenges. Issues inevitably surface. Sometimes boredom creeps in, or it becomes hard to create romantic moments because you have such a busy life. … [Read more...] about 9 Reasons Why Relationships Are Hard

Having conflict in your relationship doesn’t mean your marriage is in trouble. Many people think they need to avoid disagreements to have a good marriage, but conflict is inevitable. No one agrees on everything all the time. It’s not how often you disagree but how you handle your disagreements at the moment that matters most. In a healthy … [Read more...] about Understanding and Resolving Relationship Conflicts

Some conversations are awkward while you're dating, but it's better to find out about the strengths and growth areas in your relationship now, well before the wedding day. Pre-marriage counselling is like preventative medicine. Learning specific relationship skills before such a big commitment greatly benefits your future. Key takeaways … [Read more...] about Preparing for a Successful Marriage: Pre-Marriage Counselling Tips

The skills needed to flourish in a marriage don’t always come naturally. From communication skills and empathy to flexibility and negotiation, there’s a lot of growth involved in being part of a couple. But just like any other skill, you can learn and improve. One way to do that is through marriage counseling. Marriage counseling isn’t just … [Read more...] about 10 Signs You Need Marriage Counselling

Finding a good marriage counsellor is not easy, and there are many things to consider before choosing one. Read on to learn about 10 questions that will help you find the right marriage counsellor. 1) What training and experience does the therapist have? To be a qualified marriage counsellor in Australia, marriage and family therapists must meet … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Marriage Counsellor: 10 Questions to Ask

Conflict in a relationship is normal and healthy, but if the disagreements in your relationship feel insurmountable and unresolvable, this stress can be damaging to your marriage. Many couples reach this point in their relationship and think that divorce is inevitable, but other options are available. Pre-divorce counselling and discernment … [Read more...] about Pre-Divorce Counselling: 10 Reasons to Give It a Try