Conflict essentials: Navigating emotional needs and the role of fear

Conflicts are never solely about clashing opinions; they stem from deeper, unseen emotional currents. Understanding the submerged fears and unmet needs which are at the heart of conflict is essential to resolving these tensions. The Role of Fear and Unmet Needs At the...

Conflict essentials: The 2 things at the heart of all conflict

There are two things which are at the heart of all conflict. These two simple things are universal to all humans and all conflict. But, the simplest things in life are not necessarily the easiest to do something about. To illustrate the point that simple does not...

5 effective ways to manage stress you haven’t tried

1. Breathe like a Navy Seal Navy Seals have a simple technique to manage stress, stay calm and think more clearly. To understand how such a simple process works you must understand the nervous system. As outlined more fully in our blog, Why you feel stressed, your...
How to stop feeling so responsible for others

How to stop feeling so responsible for others

If you read the 7 signs you are overly responsible for others and you’re clear that you do take on too much responsibility, the natural question that arises is, how do you stop feeling so responsible for others? Being overly responsible can be a heavy load to carry...

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7 signs you are overly responsible for others

7 signs you are overly responsible for others

You probably already suspect that you take on too much responsibility for the outcomes, happiness, and wellbeing of those around you. Perhaps you are even proud of this at times, while at other times you feel the immense weight of it. While a healthy sense of...

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Why boundaries are so hard to keep

Why boundaries are so hard to keep

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and resentful you may be having trouble setting boundaries. Setting boundaries is a crucial relational skill which enables you to manage your happiness, time and energy. Unfortunately, many of us are not taught how...

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10 signs of healthy love

10 signs of healthy love

In order to know if what you are experiencing is real love you must first be clear on what love is. Love is one of the most enjoyable emotions human beings can feel. The physical experience of love is often an open, warm, soothing, expansive feeling of connection and...

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Who are you?

Who are you?

Who am I? This is a deeply philosophical question that many of us have asked at some point in our lives. We tend to think of ourselves as one singular, solid entity. I am Amy. But who is Amy? Am I an amalgamation of the things that make me, me - my history, job,...

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The 8 types of love

The 8 types of love

What is love? And how many different types of love are there? Love is one of the hardest working words in any dictionary as so much is expected of it. We use the word “love” to describe a multitude of very different experiences. Each of us will experience many “loves”...

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How do you know if it is love?

How do you know if it is love?

How do you know if it’s love? – what a complex question!  Given the Eskimos have approximately 50 words for snow, how is it possible that the Western World only has one word for love?  As I plan and research this article I’m seduced by the many layers and nuances of...

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What is love?

What is love?

The question, “What is love?” may seem a simple question but if you ponder it deeply there are layers of meaning which may lead you straight down the proverbial rabbit hole.  While Wikipedia will tell you it is a song recorded by Trinidadian-German Eurodance artist...

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Stop feeling guilty:  How to overcome guilt

Stop feeling guilty: How to overcome guilt

One of the most common questions I am asked is, “How do I stop feeling guilty?”  Many people want to know, “Why do I feel guilty so easily?”, “Does guilt ever go away?”, “How do I let go of guilt?”  Sometimes it is easy to identify that the guilt is related to a clear...

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