Understanding Attachment Styles in Romantic Relationships: Moving Beyond Self-SabotageAttachment styles play a crucial role in shaping our romantic relationships. They influence how we connect, communicate, and respond to our partners. Understanding your attachment style can help you foster a healthier and more fulfilling relationship. However, it’s not just about knowing your attachment style; it’s about recognizing […]
Are you unhappy in your relationship? If so, you probably have a list of reasons to back this up. Your partner doesn’t listen. They don’t attempt to hear you.They interrupt, argue, always want to be right.They may even shut down, withdraw for days.When it comes to physical touch, even the little gestures have disappeared.You are really starting
Men and women are generally very attuned to the dysfunctional energy in their relationship.They usually know when something feels ‘off’ or unhealthy.Unfortunately most are missing the information to help them navigate this in a way that creates consistent connection. The behaviours that accompany such dysfunctional energy can show up in many different ways.They highlight the instinctual
What to do if your partner has been triggered by your communicationIt can be tricky to navigate situations where your partner has been triggered into anger in response to something you have said. It very much depends on the nuances of the situation but here are some things to remember as well as some tips
Is Humour Being Used as an Avoidance Tactic in Your Relationship? At the beginning of 2024 I started working with a successful, young couple. Despite admitting that they didn’t think their relationship was ‘that bad’, they decided to seek my support as they were experiencing a few issues in their marriage (permission to share) that seemed
Is your partner a narcissist?Narcissism is a lucrative business model right now. You only have to be on the main social media platforms for a few minutes before you will see evidence of this.On TikTok you will find reel after reel on what to watch out for if you think you are dealing with a
Why your ability to manage your feelings might be slowly destroying your relationship!The management of feelings is one of the biggest but most subtle problems I witness in the relationships I work with. It is a sure fire way to killing the connection and intimacy between yourself and your partner. In many cases it leads to avoidance
Energy does not lie when it comes to love.In various places around my website I talk about energy being king when it comes to our relationship.I realise that this may sound intangible to many people; so let me explain. Many people think they are doing everything they can to fix their relationship.However, what they do not
When what used to work in your marriage is no longer working! Any long-term relationship can hit a crisis point (or two) throughout its journey.The initial throes of passion and excitement fall by the wayside once familiarity has set in. In an effort to try and keep the spark alive, many couples need the drama of
Do men need to be vulnerable in their relationships?Unfortunately there are many unhealthy expectations when it comes to the topic of men and vulnerability. There is also much unhelpful advice, albeit unintentional, regarding what vulnerability should look like. Should a man express his innermost feelings to his partner?Should he express in the same way as a
