Archive for September 2026
The Rise of AI Love: When Technology Becomes Our Emotional Companion
We have always searched for connection. From handwritten love letters to dating apps, technology has continually changed the way we meet, communicate and form relationships. But we are now entering a very different territory: the rise of AI love. Artificial intelligence can talk to us, listen to us, remember details about us, offer reassurance and,…
Read MoreIs Desire Really Fading… or Is It Novelty?
One of the most common things I hear from long-term couples is, “The spark has gone.” They assume desire has faded and something must be wrong with the relationship, themself or their partner. But what if it’s not desire that’s fading? What if it’s novelty? In the early stages of a relationship, everything is new.…
Read MoreDivorce May Be Down… But Are Couples Really Happier?
A headline in last weekend’s Sunday Telegraph caught my attention: “Divorce down but row goes up.” At first glance, that sounds like good news. Fewer couples are divorcing. But as a counsellor, I found myself asking a different question. Are relationships actually healthier, or are people simply staying together for different reasons? There are plenty…
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