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How to Tell the Difference Between Chemistry and Emotional Safety in Relationships
We often confuse the rush of chemistry with the comfort of safety. At first, they can feel identical. Your heart races. Thoughts of them take over your mind. You feel alive in a way you haven’t felt in years. It’s intoxicating. You call it chemistry. You tell yourself, “This is love.” But chemistry isn’t always true connection. Sometimes, it’s simply recognition. Your nervous system identifies a familiar energy - not necessarily because it’s healthy, but because it feels like
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11 hours ago3 min read


What if Your Next Argument Could Bring You Closer?
Every couple experiences moments that feel repetitive. You find yourself in the same argument, just on a different day. Whether the topic is money, children, chores, or feelings of unappreciation, it often circles back to the same painful issues. If you’re searching for answers to “why do we keep having the same fight?” or “how to stop arguing in a relationship,” you are not alone. This is a common reason couples seek therapy. This blog explores what lies beneath those repe
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Oct 193 min read


Rekindling Connection in Long-Term Relationships
Over time, many couples notice their relationship shifting from closeness and excitement into routine and distance. What once felt easy...
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Oct 13 min read


Breadcrumbing, Ghosting and Phubbing: Relationship Red Flags in the Digital Age
Why Digital Behaviours in Relationships Matter Modern relationships are shaped not only by face-to-face conversations, but also by the...
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Sep 173 min read


Relationship Ruts Are Real: How to Reignite Love and Connection
Even the strongest relationships go through phases where things feel flat. You may love your partner but notice that the spark has...
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Sep 83 min read


New Relationship Anxiety and Doubts: A Therapist’s Guide
Understanding New Relationship Anxiety If you’ve recently started dating, you may have googled: “Why do I feel anxious in a new...
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Aug 213 min read


When Love Languages Clash in Relationships
Every relationship has its own rhythm, but sometimes that rhythm feels out of sync. You might spend hours planning the perfect surprise...
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Aug 122 min read


The Invisible Load: Understanding Emotional Labour in Relationships
We often think of relationship strain in terms of big moments, arguments, infidelity, or financial stress. But some of the most common...
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Aug 74 min read


Why Do We Keep Having the Same Argument?
Break the Cycle of Repetitive Conflict in Relationships One of the most common things I hear in couples therapy is: “We keep having the...
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Jul 243 min read


Why You Feel Like the Parent in Your Relationship
How the PAC Model from Transactional Analysis Reveals Hidden Relationship Dynamics Do you often feel like you’re the one taking charge in...
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Jul 203 min read


How the Drama Triangle Impacts Relationships: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Roles
Many couples find themselves stuck in painful patterns of conflict without quite understanding how they got there. One of the most common...
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Jul 43 min read


Understanding Eating Disorders in Men
Eating disorders don’t always appear as we expect. This is especially true for men. They may not start with body image issues or involve...
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Jun 294 min read


Rebuilding Communication When Resentment Takes Over in Relationships
Understanding Negative Sentiment Override in Relationship Counselling You’re sitting together on the sofa, scrolling through holiday...
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Jun 274 min read


How to Reconnect Emotionally With Your Partner When Life Gets in the Way
If your relationship feels more like you're living with a flatmate than a romantic partner, you're not alone. Many couples reach a point...
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Jun 143 min read


Obsessing Over the Affair: Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About It
Obsessing Over the Affair After Discovery: What’s Really Going On? If you've discovered your partner has been unfaithful, you might find...
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Jun 104 min read


Relationship Struggles After Having Kids: Why It Happens and How to Reconnect
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding things in the world. But let’s be honest, it can also be one of the most exhausting,...
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Jun 73 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Trust in a Relationship
Trust. It's one of those things we rarely think about until it's gone. And once broken, it can feel like the ground has crumbled beneath...
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May 303 min read


How to Make Long-Distance Relationships Work: Support to Help Your Connection Thrive
Long-distance relationships bring their own set of challenges, but they don’t have to feel overwhelming or impossible. Whether work,...
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May 202 min read


Reigniting Desire: Merging Sexuality, Intimacy and Emotional Connection in Long-Term Relationships
As relationships mature, many couples find themselves grappling with a quiet, often frustrating shift: the early spark of sexual...
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May 73 min read


Mastering Healthy Conflict Resolution Techniques for Better Relationships
Navigating Conflict in Relationships: How to Move Through It, Not Around It By Tandem Therapy Every relationship comes with its own set...
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Apr 213 min read
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