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Letting Your Guard Down Being Stoic and How It Affects Your Relationship

If you research the key factors in a healthy relationship you are likely to come across emotional connection. On the pages of this website, and if you follow any of

Empathy, Not Solutions, Makes A Stronger Relationship

The desire to help and fix your partners’ problems is admirable especially if it comes from a place of care. However, if this is the only way to connect in

Men don’t do emotional conversations – do they?

Is it true that men don’t do emotional conversations? I’m not so sure that’s completely accurate, however, I do know many men who find emotional conversations very difficult and therefore

How to Validate Your Partner’s Feelings

Relationship health and happiness is all about communication would you agree? In my clinical and personal experience a significant element of communication that is often overlooked is emotional intimacy.

Is Avoiding Conflict A Relationship Killer?

Are you a peacemaker? Peacemakers can be a source of great strength in relationships and a powerful force in managing conflict. Peacemakers are good at: Diffusing tension by staying calm

How To Overcome Being Defensive

When your partner brings up a concern do you become defensive? Defensiveness in a relationship occurs when one partner reacts to perceived criticism or attack by denying responsibility, making

Silent Treatment – 4 Reasons Why Men Stop Talking in Relationships

“Communication” is usually the number one problem for a couple sitting on my comfortable counselling couch. A significant feature of this communication issue in the relationship is when a man

4 Ways To Stop Silence Destroying Your Relationship

Silence in a relationship can provide a useful time out. It’s a way to enjoy some space. Silence used to blame or punish is a destructive style of communication. The underlying

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