We often hear about people being ‘ghosted’ by someone they were dating and getting to know, but something less talked about is getting ghosted by your best friend. What do we mean by using the word ‘ghosted’?
This word is … Read more
The challenges of OCD in relationships?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a very common kind of disorder that affects thoughts and urges the person to do things like checking if the door is closed 10 times, before actually leaving the house or washing hands for fear … Read more
The self-fulfilling prophecy in our relationships
One client that’s been with me for about a year and a half has a history of bringing the topic of interpersonal relationships into our sessions. He’s primarily focused on close friendships and the sense of disconnect he gets in … Read more
Sex after a miscarriage: What to do and how to do it?
If you are reading this blog because you and/or your partner have recently lost a pregnancy – I am very sorry for your loss.
You might consider having sex with your partner again at this time. Common questions in this … Read more
How to Deal with a Miscarriage
Miscarriages are very common. Although everyone will have a different emotional reaction to it, it is usually accompanied by intense grief and anyone who experiences it would need care and support. Most of the time, early losses are also very … Read more
The Intimate Partner Violence Has on Victims
There can be a wide variety of terms used to refer to domestic violence such as ‘spousal abuse’, ‘dating violence’, ‘intrapersonal abuse’, ‘wife beating’, ‘intimate terrorism’ and ‘intimate partner violence’.
During this blog, the term intimate partner violence will be … Read more
Relationship Green Flags: What are They?
We constantly hear about red flags in relationships, like when there is a lack of trust, co-dependency, or other unhealthy behaviours. But what about green flags? It is just as important to note that there can be green flags in … Read more
Why am I such a people pleaser?
People pleasing is the act of putting someone else’s needs above your own, which comes from the need to constantly please or appease others. This happens even at the expense of your own needs, values, beliefs and wants, which would … Read more
What Makes a Happy Relationship?
Whether you’ve been in a relationship before or this is your first. Here are five essential factors for a happy relationship.
1. Respect
Respecting your partner does not only mean talking to them nicely in public but there are many … Read more
An Open Letter to Infertile Couples
Infertility is usually defined as having no pregnancy after a year of unprotected regular intercourse.
Sometimes you may feel this hidden or open feeling of anger toward your partner with infertility problems. On the other hand, the partner with infertility … Read more