Michelle Obama has revealed in 2022 that there have been times in her 30 year marriage that she found she was really struggling She said that there were 10 years she “couldn’t stand” her husband Barack. The former first lady, 58, opened up about the realities of marriage, and the ups […]
In this week’s Guardian problem page to Pamela Stephenson Connolly there is a letter from a woman who has engaged in a virtual relationship with an old school friend. This got me thinking about cheating and social media. Cheating via social media or any other online platform or medium could […]
In this week’s Problem Page to Victoria Richards “Dear Vix” there is a letter from a woman who describes Mothers Day as the worst day of the year due to the five miscarriages she has experienced. This is such a common but taboo topic leaving women at their most vulnerable […]
Relationships can really take a lot of time out of your life. This is something to consider perhaps before you embark on dating. Perhaps consider are you in a place in your life when you have the time to put into a relationship? Or are you at the stage where […]
It’s not just Aretha Franklin’s favourite word! It’s about valuing your partner’s opinions, feelings, and boundaries. Show appreciation and kindness even when you disagree. A little respect goes a long way in making your partner feel cherished. This is one of those key qualities of a relationship that can turn […]
According to Brené Brown, author of The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connections and Courage, floodlighting occurs when we share too much information about ourselves and our lives in an attempt to protect ourselves from real vulnerability. “Oversharing? Not vulnerability,” she said. “I call it floodlighting.”“Floodlighting in dating is […]
2-8th March is a week that is focused on ending Domestic and Sexual Violence and is called NO MORE WEEK. Sadly Domestic Violence is very common for women and also for men. You may be concerned about a friend or colleague that you think may be experiencing violence but you […]
The Love Triangle between Sharon, Grant and Phil in 1994 was apparently inspired by the Tristan and Isolde. The slow burn of the affair took two years to build and 25 million people watched the sizzling episode when the truth was revealed when a taped recording of Sharon’s confession was […]
According to Roman legend Valentines Day was founded during the third century. A Christian called Valentinus was imprisoned for his Christian beliefs and sentenced to death. While jailed, Valentinus restored the sight of his jailer’s blind daughter. The night before he died, Valentinus wrote a farewell note to the girl, […]
This week the 3rd to 9th February is Sexual Violence and Abuse Awareness week. This is a sector that the Take Action Counsellors also work in as part of the Into The Light Counselling and Support For Survivors Project . This is a week to focus everyone to stand with […]
Teddy Swims seems to understand the impact a toxic relationship can have on us in his interview with the BBC when he says “I’ve learned that love doesn’t have to be this thing of high highs and low lows – fighting and pulling teeth just to stay together” (BBC News […]
Feeling snappy? Boss getting on your nerves? Partner says all the wrong things? Let’s look at some ways to stop arguments escalating. Here is some great help form Dr Pat LaDouceur in her article “5 Ways To Stop An Argument In Less Than A Minute” Is Arguing Bad? Firstly, disagreements […]
Agony Aunt, Therapist and Author Philippa Perry has revealed that the common theme linking much of the people who write to her are difficult relationships with other people. She gives some great advice in her article in The Guardian on 15th January As an agony aunt, I know the biggest […]
This is just so good!! From Dr Dr Orna Guralnik, clinical psychologist and also the Couples Therapy star from the programme “Couples Therapy” on BBC Iplayer Dr Orna gives us some really great questions to ask ourselves that could help deepen and bring more fulfilling relationships with our partners. This […]
Many couples avoid ending a relationship near Christmas because they prefer to spare themselves and (possibly their families or kids) the added dimension of the backdrop of the so called “Season To Be Jolly”. Unfortunately though as Psychologist and couples counsellor Stephen Betchen points out , “some partners wish to […]
If we have experienced a negative sexual experience either recently or in the past, we can feel very confused about how we feel about our bodies – possibly loosing contact with that part of ourselves altogether. Or even experience a strong dislike towards our bodies and physical selves. For sexual […]