The Gap Between What We Expect and What Relationships Actually Are
The way people think relationships work Most of us have assumptions about relationships but we rarely examine them directly. These assumptions are unconscious and develop gradually from childhood and into our more mature years. From an early age, we’re exposed to stories and cultural narratives. Our upbringing obviously plays a part, but so do our […]
Constructive Communication in Relationships – Why It Works When Nothing Else Does
The problem with communication in relationships is that people know they should listen more but all they do is wait for their turn to speak (well… when they wait!) and don’t take in much about what’s being conveyed to them. The whole conversation then ends up being a slagging match with no one feeling heard […]
Deepening Emotional Connection
Many people believe that emotional connection in relationships is something you either have or you don’t but in reality, that assumption is wrong. Emotional connection doesn’t develop automatically, even when attraction is strong Emotional connection is often spoken about as if it’s something that either exists or doesn’t. People frequently describe it as something determined […]
Why You Keep Attracting the Wrong People (and How to Finally Break the Pattern)
When you keep attracting the wrong kind of people but still stay hopeful, there’s a moment where it does finally hit you – that sinking feeling. Different person, same dynamic. It doesn’t matter how many times you said to yourself you wouldn’t end up in that situation again, you somehow do. So here you are […]