Five reasons why arguing can be good for you Couples shouldn’t shy away from having a row. Done right, they can help you both. It’s natural and important to argue with the people that you love. Conflict is inevitable. And it doesn’t have to mean anything is seriously wrong or that the relationship is doomed. […]
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We’re just good friends Couples are having less sex than ever before, but there are always ways of reconnecting if you’re in the mood… With so much emphasis on sex today, it’s easy to imagine everyone else is making love seven nights a week. But it is estimated that one in 20 marriages in
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You, me and the green-eyed monster Jealousy can spoil even the strongest of relationships. While a certain degree of jealousy is normal in relationships, it’s not always easy to stop such a powerful emotion overwhelming you two. There’s a reason why jealousy is called the green-eyed monster. The monster is fuelled by envy and over
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Most of us have to cope with being dumped at some stage in our lives. We all know it’s the worst feeling in the world. Someone you love has rejected you. You’re shocked, upset, left questioning your own judgement. It’s a horrible, horrible time. That heartbreak can feel so painful, that you can doubt
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Here are 10 reasons why counselling might be right for you… Communication breakdown: Have you become that couple go out for dinner and sit in silence, with nothing to say to each other anymore? Maybe it doesn’t take much before conversation deteriorates into a battle for control, righteousness. Or do you frequently find yourself justifying
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Five signs you’re in a co-dependent relationship. Co-dependent people give all their energy and time to others, without making space for their needs. Worse still, your own mood starts to depend on how your partner behaves and stops reflecting your own true feelings. Here are some of the behaviours to look out for. You can
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When one of you doesn’t want to have children, ambivalence about making the leap into parenthood is incredibly common. It goes without saying that deciding to have a baby together just isn’t in the same league as persuading a partner to buy a new car or a dishwasher. And while there are many areas of
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