Posts Tagged ‘Couples Therapy’
Why Do Some Relationships Survive Infidelity While Others Don’t?
Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful is devastating. For some couples, it’s the end of the relationship. For others, painful as it is, it becomes the beginning of a very different chapter. So, what makes the difference? More often than not, it isn’t the affair itself—it’s how each partner responds afterwards. Relationships are more…
Read MoreGut Instinct Verses Anxiety – When Infidelity Maybe Happening
Is there a difference between anxiety and our gut instinct? Yes there most certainly is. Both anxiety and intuition (“gut instinct”) can be felt in the body because they involve your nervous system. The key difference is often how they feel, what they do to your thinking, and whether they’re based on a real pattern…
Read MoreDid COVID Change the Rules of Relationships?
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, relationship therapists reported an increase in both emotional and physical affairs. Rather than one gender being significantly more unfaithful than the other, the extraordinary stress of lockdowns, isolation and uncertainty exposed existing relationship vulnerabilities. Many affairs appeared to stem less from opportunity alone and more from unmet emotional needs, loneliness and…
Read MoreIll Equipped
What Jane Fonda’s Honesty at 88 Can Teach Women About Love, Relationships, and Life – Sunday Telegraph, Body & Soul article 21.6.2026. When I read the recent Body & Soul article featuring Jane Fonda at 88, I was struck not by her age, her accomplishments, or even her enduring influence, but by her honesty. In…
Read MoreWhen Your Gut Knows Before Your Head: The Subtle Signs Your Partner May Be Cheating
“Sometimes the hardest truth isn’t discovering someone has been unfaithful. It’s realising you sensed something wasn’t right long before you had any proof.” Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences a person can face. It doesn’t just break trust in a relationship—it can also make us question our judgement and wonder why we didn’t…
Read MoreFeeling Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone
Remember – if we can overthink the worst, why can we overthink the best? Inspired by the Body+Soul article “An Expert Guide to Tackling Overwhelm” (14 June 2026). Let’s be honest—life can feel like a lot sometimes. Between work deadlines, family commitments, financial pressures, social expectations, and the constant stream of notifications demanding our attention,…
Read MoreAussie Men and Modern Dating
The Body+Soul article on 24th May 2026 “How Aussie Men Really Feel About Dating” explored a growing tension in modern Australian relationships: many men still want connection and long-term partnership yet feel increasingly uncertain about how to navigate the evolving dating culture in 2026. Drawing on surveys, social trends and personal experiences, the piece reflected…
Read MoreSigns your relationship might be heading in the wrong direction
Most marriages don’t end because of one dramatic event. More often, relationships slowly shift through small patterns of disconnection that are easy to dismiss at first. Relationship researchers and therapists consistently point to subtle emotional changes that usually appear long before couples seriously discuss separation or divorce. One of the most overlooked signs is emotional…
Read MoreConflict and how best to manage it
Conflict is often viewed as something to avoid, yet current relationship research consistently shows that healthy conflict can strengthen trust, communication, and emotional resilience when managed well. It can also give a couple a safe place to talk about their concerns and issues, whatever they are. The recent House of Wellness article, “7 Lessons That…
Read MoreTears – Emotional Wee – The answer to reducing our stress levels
I facilitated a FDV support group recently & I mentioned the different types or tears & she was fascinated by what I said, so I decided to share my learning and experience about something that can be considered pussy la la or weak or soft. A couple came & saw me because their relationship was…
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