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Techniques to prevent arguments from escalating
In this post, we explore twelve essential strategies for preventing conflict escalation in relationships. From setting boundaries to practicing active listening, these techniques are designed to promote understanding and maintain a calm and respectful connection.
The Subtle Art of Micro-Cheating: Recognising It and What to Do About It
Micro-cheating may seem harmless, but it's the subtle actions and intentions that can erode trust in a relationship. In this post, I explore the signs and implications of micro-cheating and how to navigate these gray areas in a partnership.
The Hidden Dangers of Emotional Affairs: Insights from Leading Relationship therapists
Emotional affairs can be just as devastating to a relationship as physical infidelity. Leading therapists like Esther Perel, Dr. John Gottman, and Dr. Shirley Glass provide valuable insights into the complexities and consequences of emotional infidelity.
How to Survive Summer Break: A Guide for Couples
Navigating the Summer holidays as a couple can be challenging, but prioritizing open communication and shared activities can strengthen your bond. By balancing personal downtime with quality time together, you can turn potential stress into an opportunity for growth and connection.
The Rebound Effect:
Rebound relationships can offer a quick emotional band-aid post-breakup, but they often come with the risk of unresolved feelings complicating new connections. While they may provide temporary comfort, it's crucial to recognize when it's a genuine bond or just a distraction from healing.
A glossary of non-monogamy terms
Curious about non-monogamy but not sure where to start? My latest blog post offers a handy glossary to help you understand key terms and concepts, from polyamory and open relationships to swinging and relationship anarchy.
Understanding Psychosexual Therapy:
Psychosexual therapy focuses on resolving sexual problems and dysfunctions within a relationship, enhancing intimacy and satisfaction. Unlike regular couples therapy, it specifically addresses sexual issues to improve overall relationship health.
Walking on Eggshells
Walking on eggshells in a relationship signifies an unhealthy dynamic where one partner's controlling behavior creates constant anxiety and stress. While past traumas may influence behavior, they do not justify mistreatment or manipulation. Every individual deserves a relationship grounded in mutual respect and understanding, where personal well-being is prioritized.
The anxious avoidant couple
Despite their seemingly opposite attachment styles, this pairing often occurs and can lead to a complex yet deeply transformative relationship.
Matrescence - Lucy Jones
A compelling and validating account about becoming a mother.
Divorce
The paradox of trust and betrayal lies at the core of intimate relationships. Trust, deeply entwined with love and commitment, harbors the risk of profound betrayal.
Marisa Peer - How your beliefs can shape your reality
In this new episode Steven sits down for a second time with world renowned therapist and founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy, Marisa Peer.
Navigating Dating Apps
Dating apps are here to stay - and when you ask anybody about their experience with the apps, the consensus is that dating apps are a soul sucking experience. Esther Perel joins Call Her Daddy to discuss why dating apps leave us feeling bad about ourselves and how we can add some humanity back into the process.
Podcast of the day
This podcast episode offers valuable insights and practical tips towards an interesting approach on happiness
In the red?
The concept of a "joint account of goodwill" is a useful way to think about the emotional bank account that exists between two people in a relationship.
It’s not me, it’s you…
Individuals often project their own unwanted feelings onto others, including their romantic partners.
It’s time to feel
The importance to make time for thinking, which will enable an understanding or acknowledgement of feelings.