As joyful as the holidays are meant to be, this time of year can also place a great deal of stress and strain on your relationships – whether it’s with your partner, your family or even with yourself if you’re newly single. With all of the hectic commotion and great expectations surrounding this season, it […]
Do you feel as though your partner doesn’t open up and talk you like you wish they would? Some people are just more innately reserved than others and keep their thoughts to themselves. However, in a relationship, this can be frustrating, and you may perceive your partner as ignoring you or shutting you out. Learning […]
Jealousy is an emotion that we all experience from time to time. But when jealousy starts to creep into your relationship frequently, it can really begin to ignite a destructive fire among you and your partner. Experiencing irrational bouts of fear, anxiety, and suspicion can act like a poison in our minds, slowly fraying away […]
In any relationship, communication is key. If you aren’t willing to be open and transparent with your partner, it will invariably result in tension and unwanted stresses that could poison your bond with one another. It all boils down to finding the right time, attitude, body language, and mutual respect when conversing with one another. […]
Many couples experience phases when they feel disconnect or begin to share fewer of the same interests, wants, priorities, and needs. It can be a difficult and frustrating in times when you do not want to connect or unmotivated to improve the situation. To put it bluntly, sometimes we can literally become tired of our […]
If you want to seek couples counselling, what types of therapy professionals should you go see? If you want to get help for depression or anxiety, who should you visit? What type of therapist is the best fit for talking about job stress, addictions, bipolar disorder or PTSD? Whose professional assistance should you seek? The […]
Having a baby is a life-changing experience. Some people will describe it as the most amazing feeling, bringing a child into the world. Others may view becoming parents as the most terrifying change in their lives. Whatever your experience is with childbirth, the one common denominator will always remain that your life has been changed […]
Most couples experience a “honeymoon phase” with their relationship. The beginning phase of getting to know one another and spending every waking moment together, it can be quite an exhilarating way to begin a relationship. But what happens when complacency sets in and suddenly time together isn’t as exciting or anticipatory? Is this normal? Normal […]
No matter the circumstances of the affair, it is not wrong to want to stay with your partner. You have a shared history together, your lives are intertwined financially and emotionally, and you may have children that you still want to raise together in one loving household. You may still be in love with your […]
Relationship counselling may not be for everyone, but far too often it can be discounted as an option when a relationship could use it the most. The idea of going to counselling may seem like your relationship has hit rock bottom or that you have somehow failed your spouse. These feelings, however, are often proven […]
