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Respectful Ways to End a Contentious Conversation
Disagreements are a natural part of human interaction. Over time, we've come to accept that sometimes we must respectfully disagree and move on. However, in today's divided society, it has become increasingly difficult to simply agree to disagree. Television and...
4 Ways to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you, and your significant other have hit a snag in the relationship. Maybe you’re spending less time with each other, and you’ve grown apart. Alternatively, perhaps you do little else than argue these days. All...
Should You Date If You Have Depression
Dating is challenging for everyone. However, when you suffer from depression, dating can feel scary and overwhelming. Not only do you feel particularly raw and vulnerable to possible rejection, but should a connection be made, you have the added burden of figuring out...
Four Essential Relationship Elements of a Lasting Love
When we are young, we are often taught how to share and play well with others. Somehow as adults, these early lessons do not always translate into building and maintaining loving relationships. However, it is never too late to learn new life skills, and creating...
Five Tips for Safely Navigating the ‘Non-Exclusive’ Dating World
Being out in the dating world can be an exciting experience. There are moments of fun and laughter, as well as awkwardness and disappointment. All the while, you anticipate finding chemistry and connection with someone. If you are dating and looking just for fun and...
Coping with Grief During the Summer Holidays
As summer approaches, many of us are tidying up our gardens and patios in preparation for family barbecues and holiday gatherings. Summer often feels like a season for unwinding and enjoying quality time with loved ones. But for those grieving the loss of someone...
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding the Link Between Alcohol and Depression
A significant number of individuals struggling with alcohol misuse also experience major depression. While alcohol can temporarily stimulate serotonin receptors in the brain, offering a fleeting sense of relief, it ultimately leads to a crash, leaving the individual...
I had an Affair, but I want to Save my Relationship, what do I do?
Rebuilding a relationship after infidelity is one of the most challenging journeys a couple can face. However, it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Many couples confront these trials, and with commitment and guidance, it is possible to restore trust and...
How Sex Might Change During and After Pregnancy
Many couples are thrilled to find out that they will soon be expecting a baby. Hours are spent thinking about the details of a family growing. Then reality suddenly dawns, how will being pregnant affect their sex life? Will they even have a sex life anymore? While...
You Are Not Alone: Finding Support as a Male Sexual Abuse Survivor
On a daily basis, we hear about the heartbreaking prevalence of female sexual harassment and abuse. Yet, male sexual abuse is often underreported and seldom discussed, despite the fact that it is, unfortunately, just as common. Studies show that approximately 1 in 6...
Here Are Four Ideas That Could Help Transform Your Intimate Relationship.
Giving other people advice is easy, following it yourself is much harder. So when I am in danger of falling into that trap, I remember four personal philosophies by which I try to practice regularly. Look for the good in the other/h3>Sometimes it is easier to...
Feeling Angry and Frustrated With Your Partner These Tips May Help
In therapy sessions, many couples express frustration as a significant issue in their relationship. Often, this frustration stems from unmet or unclear expectations, which can lead to resentment and breakdowns in communication. Here are some tips to help you navigate...
Micro-Cheating and It’s Risk To Relationships
If there are any natural boundaries at all to prevent infidelity, they are so diffuse and easily crossed that their existence is barely recognisable. Micro-cheating is relationship terminology pointing to small behaviours that both approach and potentiate possible...
How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Anger
Managing Anger: Supporting a Loved One Towards Change Anger is a natural emotion experienced by everyone from time to time. When expressed appropriately, it can be healthy and even productive. However, for some, anger becomes overwhelming and frequent, causing harm to...
How to Address Your Partner’s Sexist Behavior or Comments
One issue that many women face is being subjected to sexism within their relationship; sadly, we are often not taught how to see it, react to it, or correct it. For straight women, sexism is a problem they will likely face throughout their relationships. Being raised...