Emotion is the Glue in our Relationships

Every day we talk to couples because they are either struggling with their relationship and want to stay in it and want *more from it, or they want to get out of a relationship that is no longer working and is causing distress and pain.  Equally single clients are...

Crossroads in Relationships

Crossroads in Relationships In every relationship there comes a point where a couple starts to think about moving forward.  This might mean a more serious commitment, such as seeing each other exclusively; introducing each other to parents; living together marriage or...

Five tips for improving your relationship in 2013

We can offer praise in so many situations, but this can so easily disappear in relationships. remember to thank each other for the small things. Make a point of showing appreciation for at least one thing a day. Find time for each other. The couple relationship will...

Should an MOT be a necessity in a relationship?

Should an MOT be a necessity for a relationship? Recent statistics point to an increasing rise in divorcing couples in the 40-45 age group. In my work these are the couples who are both typically juggling long pressurised working hours, school age children who require...

Couples and Expectations

Expectations Children form expectations from their environmental experiences.  Some contributors are parents, siblings, friends, teachers, neighbours, religious teachings, heroes, heroines, books, films, television and social networks such as Facebook. These...

Couples and Difference

Every couple experiences difference within the couple dynamic. Cross culture.  Religion.  Social roots.  Same language but different country of origin. Large family/only child.  Involved family/detached family.  Intrusive parents/discreet parents.  Monied/financially...