The strange paradox of our attempts to get rid of relationship stress is: In trying to address relationship problems we often compound what is contributing to the stress on the relationship in the first place. We are more likely to interact with our partner from a...
Dealing with relationship stress: Part 4 – Control what you can
Control what you can When things are difficult in your relationships, when the proverbial hits the fan, it is important to assess what you can realistically control. Then you can put your effort where you are likely to get the best results. All too often we spend too...
Dealing with relationship stress: Part 3 – Understand your conflict style
Conflict is inevitable Nobody likes conflict, yet conflict is an inevitable part of relationships. In any relationship, there will be conflict at some point, even if it goes unsaid. Since you can't avoid conflict, it's important to know how to manage conflict...
Dealing with relationship stress: Part 2 – Stop negative thinking
Negative thinking is to be expected Negative thinking is a standard feature of the mind – no mind comes without it. On average your mind will think four times more negative thoughts than positive. This makes sense as a survival tool. It is your mind’s job to scan for...
Dealing with relationship stress: Part 1 – Manage your own stress response
Learn to manage your stress response with this proven technique Dealing with relationship stress is a challenge most of us will face at some point. When you experience conflict or difficulty, it is hard to keep calm, but things rarely go well if you can’t. Your...
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...
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...
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...
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”...
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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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…
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