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Articles on relationships, family and wellbeing.
How To Deal With A Narcissistic Partner?
Before learning how to deal with a narcissistic partner, there needs to be an understanding of Narcissism. There are 8 different types of Narcissism. Just like Autism, Narcissism is on a spectrum, however, Narcissism unlike autism is a personality disorder. One type of Narcissism is healthy which ev...
How to fix communication in a relationship?
Are you having communication problems in your relationship and want to know how to fix communication in a relationship? Keep reading for common reasons that cause poor communication and for tips on how to improve communication in your relationship. Causes of Lack of Communication in a Relationship A...
Are you in a relationship where you both keep score?
There are different types of score keeping and neither are good for the relationship. The first one is during conflict you bring up each others greviences. E.g. “You did this to me last week!!” “You think that is bad!! What about when you said this to me the other night!!” This is also called deflec...
Are you in a relationship but you do not feel connected?
You can feel attached to your partner but not feel connected. You might think attachment and connection should go hand in hand but they are entirely different. Having a connection with your partner means you both have empathy for each other. You both value and appreciate each other while sharing int...
Codependent vs Dependent Relationships
What is the difference between codependent vs dependent relationships? Do you know which one you have? Dependent Relationships A dependent relationship is a healthy one. This is where two people look to the other person for love and support. A person with a codependent personality may also be a peop...
Am I Trauma Bonded?
You know your partner abuses you but you can’t understand why you either cannot leave, you leave but keep returning or you feel sorry for your abuser. If you have to ask yourself ‘am I trauma bonded?’ this article is for you. Have your friends asked you why you return and why you stay? When […]
Can We Fall Love In Again?
When you first start dating, you are on an emotional high. You are both affectionate, you like to cuddle and hold hands and kiss. When you hold each other, you feel it through your whole body. You feel good because of how the other person makes you feel. Fast forward 7 years together and your […]
How To Know If You Are Ready For Marriage?
You are in a relationship with “the love of your life”. You cannot imagine being with anyone else. You talk about your future together and even having children after you finish travelling. You both have good careers and are looking forward to buying a house together one day and even an investment pr...
Recovering From Gaslighting
You can not fight something you have not acknowledged so the first step in recovering from gaslighting behaviour is identifying the behaviour. Are their statements true about you? Have you lost confidence in your ability to make decisions within the relationship? Do you feel like everything you say...
What Is Gaslighting In A Relationship?
Relationships are built on trust and feeling emotionally safe with your partner. In a healthy relationship, both people will have confidence in themselves and each other. They will not feel the need to question their reality or themselves. If you feel like you are constantly questioning yourself fro...
Why Do I Feel Lonely In My Relationship And How Do I Fix It?
If you are asking yourself why do I feel lonely in my relationship, just know that it is not an uncommon feeling in relationships. There are many causes for this which will be addressed below. It can also be that you both have stopped socialising with friends and family since your relationship becam...
Relationships – To Build Up Or To Pull Down?
This Is The Question. Have you overheard someone pulling down their partner behind their back? Did it make you feel uncomfortable? Have you been or are you in a relationship where you are pulled down and undermined? The way someone speaks about their partner behind their back is the way they will tr...