Should I stay or should I leave my relationship - it’s a big question. Most people do not ask this question lightly. It tends to surface after a long period of trying — trying to understand, to communicate better, to be more patient, more forgiving, more hopeful....
Conflict is inevitable in close relationships. Even the most loving, secure couples experience moments of misunderstanding, disconnection, and emotional pain. What determines the strength of a relationship isn’t the absence of conflict — it’s how well you repair after...
Have you ever looked at your partner during an argument and thought, “It’s like they’re a completely different person”?You’re not imagining it — and chances are, they’ve thought the same about you. In truth, we all have different aspects — or parts — within us....
Conflict is not simply a straightforward interaction between two people. It’s a complex interplay between different parts of your personality — parts that have formed over time to protect, defend, or help you feel seen and safe. When conflict arises, these parts jump...
Power is present in every relationship. It shows up in how decisions are made, whose needs are prioritised, and how freely each person feels they can express themselves. It can be dynamic and shift over time, depending on context, roles, and communication patterns....
Conflict with your partner can feel like an emotional storm—intense, overwhelming, and hard to navigate. But beneath the surface of frustration or hurt, there’s a fascinating interplay happening in your brain and body. Understanding this dynamic can help you manage...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Having connected with some of the world’s leading relationship experts, Amy distils all that wisdom into bite sized relationship hacks – for better love, connection, conflict and communication.
(and their antidotes)
Most of us are familiar with the term “red flags” and everyone has experienced them somewhere in their relationship history. Red flags are issues that signal problems in relationships which, left unaddressed, will eventually lead to relationship breakdown. Don’t get caught unaware…
We promise not to bombard your inbox with loads of emails you’ll just delete. We focus on quality rather than quantity.
