You may have realized that you have a behavioral pattern in your relationship with others including your partner, friends, family members, etc. This pattern can include your attitudes, beliefs and expectations in the context of the relationship. This situation can … Read more
Ili noħroġ ma’ waħda tlett xhur u għadni m’għettilhiex li jien trans
Li tgħid lil maħbuba ġdida tiegħek li inti persuna transeswali għal-ewwel darba tista’ jkun tal-biża’ u ta’ sfida kbira. Wieħed jista’ jibża’ li jiġi miċħud jew diskriminat minn persuna daqsekk importanti għalih. Madankollu, huwa importanti ħafna li tiftakar li int, … Read more
Separation from emotionally abusive husband
An emotionally abusive husband is one who controls his wife both from a financial as well as a social aspect. Moreover, other signs of emotional abuse include public humiliation and extreme jealousy leading to possessiveness. As a result, the spouse … Read more
My Partner is at Work all the Time
Ideally, a couple aims towards a work/life balance. In fact, balancing a demanding job with your personal relationship is something that millions of people seek to do everyday. However, this is not always possible, especially when one partner’s job is … Read more
The Demons Between Us: Recognising the Demon in Your Relationship (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered how couples go from being head over heels in love with each other to being so unhappy with their relationship , that they end up with a breakup? Is it because they made a huge mistake … Read more
3 ways how a good night’s sleep benefits your relationship
The quality of our sleep and our mental wellbeing are very strongly linked. The better the quality of our sleep is, the more energized and in control of our emotions we will likely be during the day. On the other … Read more
BUT … – How effective communication stands and falls with a three-letter conjunction
‘I understand you, but I think …‘
‘I’m sorry for changing plans, but I cannot promise …’
‘You are right about that, but I am …’
These statements are few exemplary snippets from a couple therapy session. While I was … Read more
My Wife Won’t Talk About Money
The saying goes: “Money is the root of all evil”. Although this does not always hold true as its importance cannot be disregarded, it still is a cause of conflict in many marriages. There is an added burden if the … Read more
How can I help my father cope through his break up?
A relationship coming to an end can be painful, overwhelming and devastating. It can be difficult to know what to say or do whenever a loved one is going through a breakup. It can be even harder when the loved … Read more
Toxic relationships
Relationships can be wonderful; they relieve loneliness, gives one satisfaction and creates this bond which one shares with the other. Nevertheless, all relationships have their rough patches where the couples argue and disagree, thus it is important to recognise a … Read more