We all dream of the perfect relationship. The one in which we fall in love and live happily ever after. The reality? Usually considerably different. Why are happy relationships so hard to achieve? The truth is we are not taught how to maintain a healthy relationship at school, and we often didn’t have great role […]
When we first enter a relationship we usually think that if we’ve met the right person then everything will naturally fall into place. We see our perfect scenario unfolding in front of us and imagine our happily ever after. Then, when the cracks begin to appear, we are horrified. Sure, we may not expect it […]
In these unprecedented times we are all going to be challenged in ways we’d never envisaged. And one of the biggest challenges will be to keep our intimate relationships from imploding under the stress and strain of the new circumstances we find ourselves forced into. This time can be a fantastic opportunity to grow your […]
Let’s face it, there are not many relationships where at some point one or both partners haven’t considered whether they should toss it all in and start afresh. Relationships are tricky things, and creating and maintaining a consistently happy union is quite an achievement. Whilst staying in a joyless, or even abusive, relationship is certainly […]
One of the most difficult times for many relationships is the Christmas holiday season. On the surface it seems like a time of joy and celebration, where you get to spend quality time and create special memories with your partner and family. But the reality is often quite different. Stress, conflict and tension often accompany […]
One of the biggest mistakes we make when we enter into a long term relationship is giving up our passion. Not the passion in the relationship (though this is often a by-product), but the thing or things that really touch our soul and give us drive and motivation in our lives. Sometimes, particularly early in […]
