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 […]
Thinking of your relationship in terms of a bank account can be hugely valuable in understanding whether your relationship balance is growing or depleting. Every single day we are constantly doing things that either enhance our love and connection (deposits), or reduce it (withdrawals). The key is to understand what constitutes deposits and withdrawals so […]
We’ve all heard the quote ‘treat people the way you would like to be treated’. At its heart the saying is a positive and worthwhile message. It’s telling us to be respectful and thoughtful to others. So, why is it so dangerous, and why does it lead to the downfall of many relationships? The reason […]
