I ran a poll recently to my followers on LinkedIn. Do you think it was: Communication problems Infidelity or loss of trust Incompatible lifestyles (or) Growing apart over time 70% cited communication as the main reason. If communication problems...
It is often our natural response to become defensive when we feel attacked or criticised, and this tendency can cause huge harm to our intimate relationships. It can lead to communication breakdowns, escalate conflicts, and even cause the relationship to...
TLDR: The drama triangle is a pattern of three roles couples slip into during conflict: the Victim (“poor me”), the Rescuer (“let me fix it”) and the Persecutor (“this is your fault”). The roles switch round mid-argument, which is...
Here’s a quick tip to help you stop being so critical of your partner. It’s such an important one to master. Top psychologist and relationship expert John Gottman carried out decades of research on exactly this. In the end he could predict to an accuracy...
Relationship coaching – is it for you? Relationship Coaching – yes or no?Here are some ways in which relationship coaching can be beneficial:Further reading… After 4 years of helping clients improve the quality of their lives and their relationships,...
rebuilding trust Rebuilding trustThe Impact of Broken Trust:Once trust is lost, is your relationship doomed?5 questions to ask… Strategies to Repair Trust: We all have a basic human need to feel safe and secure. This is built up over time in our...
