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....
From the moment we’re born, our nervous system begins learning one thing above all else — how safe it is to love and be loved. Those early lessons become the foundation of what psychologists call our attachment style — the internal map that guides how we see...
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...
Breakups are rarely clean or easy. Whether you saw it coming or it took you by surprise, endings stir up a mix of emotions — sadness, anger, confusion, relief, and everything in between. A breakup doesn’t just end a relationship; it often shatters a future you...
We all need to be held. It is a universal need that is both literal and metaphorical. We all hope for someone to have our back, to always be there for us no matter what. Our bodies are wired to relax and let go in the safety of a loving embrace. If, for whatever...
We live in a world where being online isn’t something we dip into occasionally—it’s the backdrop of our daily lives. Our phones ping, screens glow late into the night, and our attention is endlessly pulled between emails, messages, newsfeeds, and notifications. It’s...
For too long, “man up” has been a phrase used to shut men down. It has encouraged them to hide their feelings, deny their pain, and measure their worth only through toughness and achievement. But real strength has never been about emotional silence. True strength is...
It’s completely normal for couples to fall into a familiar—and sometimes dull—sexual routine. Between work, kids, and endless life admin, intimacy can slide down the priority list. Add to that the fact that sex can be one of the hardest things to talk about, and it’s...
No matter how much love exists in a relationship, communication challenges can still create distance. This becomes especially problematic when it becomes the norm over time. In long-term relationships, it’s easy to fall into a kind of shorthand communication—quick...
In relationships—whether romantic, familial, or even professional—there’s often a quiet tug-of-war between your needs and those of the people around you. Most of us want to be generous, supportive, and kind. We want to show up for others and be someone they can rely...
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…
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