Do you practice self-care or self-sabotage?

In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves in a tug-of-war between taking care of ourselves and giving in to habits that undermine our well-being. The tricky part is that self-sabotage can be sneaky—it sometimes disguises itself as comfort, laziness, or even...

How to decide whether to stay in a relationship

Relationships can be so challenging that it’s often hard to know whether to stay or leave. So, how do you decide whether to stay in a relationship? When faced with this decision, the internal conflict can feel overwhelming. Emotional investment pulls you in one...

Should You Suppress or Vent Emotions? Goldilocks May Have the Answer

Most people have heard the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. While Goldilocks was a rather dubious character, helping herself to what didn’t belong to her, there is something valuable in her quest for the "just right." In her own entitled way, Goldilocks showed...
What happens when someone is triggered and how to help

What happens when someone is triggered and how to help

Understanding Emotional Triggers Understanding what happens when someone is triggered is essential for managing our own emotions and supporting others. We’ve all experienced moments when a certain situation or comment evokes an intense emotional response, often...

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The four pillars to stop arguments escalating

The four pillars to stop arguments escalating

How do you stop arguments escalating? Arguments are a natural part of any relationship. They arise from misunderstandings, differing perspectives, and unaddressed feelings and needs. Simply by being human we are confronted with these unavoidable conditions. Luckily...

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Internal conflict and how to resolve it

Internal conflict and how to resolve it

Internal conflict affects us all, particularly during pivotal life transitions. Considering leaving a job, returning to study, relocating, having children, entering. or leaving a relationship, are all major life events where internal conflict is common.   How to...

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Don’t know what to do? How to make difficult decisions

Don’t know what to do? How to make difficult decisions

Life is not black and white and sometimes the decisions you need to make are hard. There are pivotal points in your life where, whichever decision you choose, there will be difficulty after you make your choice. Not wanting to navigate that difficulty leads to a lack...

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Is your Relationship stuck in a Distancer/Pursuer Pattern?

Is your Relationship stuck in a Distancer/Pursuer Pattern?

The distancer/pursuer pattern is a common relationship dynamic where one partner seeks more intimacy and connection (the pursuer), while the other seeks more autonomy and space (the distancer). While it can be evident in everyday interactions, it is more pronounced...

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Strengthen your relationships with rupture and repair

Strengthen your relationships with rupture and repair

Relationships, at their core, are dynamic journeys filled with ups and downs. The concept of rupture and repair is integral to understanding how relationships can evolve and strengthen through conflict and resolution. In this post, we explore how navigating these...

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The 4 steps to make difficult conversations easier

The 4 steps to make difficult conversations easier

We all need to have difficult conversations, either at work or in our personal lives, so having a strategy for difficult conversations is crucial to successful relationships. Imagine how your relationships could improve if you had a template you could use every time...

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