When separation hasn’t meant separate houses For many separated parents, the end of a relationship doesn’t immediately lead to two different front doors. Financial pressure, the housing market, or a shared commitment to stability for the children can mean continuing to live under theå same roof long after the relationship has ended. If you’re co-parenting […]
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… and before you reach breaking point When the question won’t go away For many people, January brings a moment of clarity that can feel unsettling. The distractions of the festive season fade, routines return, and an uncomfortable question may surface quietly but persistently: is this relationship still working? Thinking about separation does not
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How to share your pets when you separate Sharing pets after separation brings unique emotional and practical challenges. Pets are part of the family, and when life changes, deciding how to care for them fairly can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re divorced, separated, or negotiating life apart, your pet is often a source of comfort,
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We’re all guilty of ignoring problems or avoiding confrontation. Some things can feel too hard. And before we know it, we’re so removed and shut off that it’s hard to know how to change. If that’s you, read on… When the drift begins without anyone noticing Quiet quitting in relationships doesn’t arrive with drama. It
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Explore how to navigate ambiguous separation with clarity, emotional steadiness and warm therapeutic guidance. Relationships don’t always fall apart in one dramatic moment. More often, they unravel quietly. Two people who once felt close begin to feel distant. Communication becomes strained. Small misunderstandings build up. One or both partners starts wondering whether they need a
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How to socialise well now that it’s just you Christmas can feel like one long reminder of what’s changed. When you’re a newly single or solo parent, the festive season often brings pressures you didn’t expect. Invitations arrive that you aren’t sure how to handle. Friends you once shared with your ex suddenly feel complicated.
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Letting go of a relationship can be one of the hardest decisions a person ever makes. Most people do not leave lightly. They try, hope, bargain with themselves, forgive more than they expected to, and look for signs that things can still change. Yet there often comes a moment when the question becomes unavoidable. How
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Understanding sexual dreams, emotional meaning and therapeutic interpretation… Dreams have a habit of throwing up the most random plot twists, but nothing jolts you awake quite like suddenly finding yourself in bed with your ex. One minute you’re asleep, the next you’re staring at the ceiling thinking absolutely not, brain, we are not doing this
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Even when you know your relationship is over, hearing that your ex is dating again can still sting. You might feel shocked, angry, hurt, or strangely hollow. You may even find yourself scrolling through their social media, wondering who the new person is or what they have that you don’t. It’s one of those moments
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In my work with couples, one of the most common fears I hear is: “If we separate, does that mean it’s over?”It’s an understandable worry. Separation often feels like the first step towards divorce — a sign that something has failed. Yet for some couples, taking time apart can become a turning point: a chance
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