Relationships Articles
If your wife or partner hit you a few times, is it really abuse? Can men even really be victims of domestic violence? Yes. And it’s time to talk about women abusing men. Recent police reports in England and Wales show almost 150 thousand reports of male domestic abuse a year. The real number is...
So you have relationship doubts. But you tell yourself not to make a big deal out of nothing. Your relationship is okay. Or is it? Here are the more known signs of an unhealthy relationship, followed by nine signs that might surprise you. Typical Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship Infatuation hijacks our logical brain, so...
Doubts in relationships can come from the relationship itself, signifying real red flags you need to pay attention to. Or they are coming from you. Your own issues are creating problems for you. So which one is it? Are your relationship doubts real, or are you creating them? Look at the following 12 questions to find your answer. [Are your relationship doubts making you...
Sure you are ‘head over heels’ in love, but your friends keep saying it’s just infatuation? What is the difference between love and infatuation, anyway? And why does it matter? What is love? In psychology, ‘love’ could be seen as a healthy relationship between two people where you see and accept each other, then support...
It is a thought you keep to yourself because it feels dark and shameful. “Why does nobody like me?” And the more you think it, the more you are sure that it’s hopeless. You’ll never be appreciated. You might smile on the outside and pretend you are okay, but inside you feel lost, alone, and scared....
Do your romantic relationships leave you an anxious mess? Do you find yourself worrying about relationships with colleagues and friends? You might have anxious attachment disorder. [In pieces over a relationship? Need support? Book affordable Skype therapy and get help fast.] The basics of attachment theory Attachment theory believes that we are all biologically wired...
You have tried all the advice. You joined a gym, attend groups of people who have the same interests as you, make an effort to attend work events. Maybe you even live with a partner. But you are feeling more alone than ever. How is it possible? [Feel like the pit of loneliness inside is going...
From attending family gatherings, to dealing with in-laws, or managing a spoilt boomerang child who has moved back home — what are the best ways to deal with difficult family members? [Can’t take your family anymore, need to talk to someone, fast? Book Skype therapy worldwide today.] 9 WAYS TO HANDLE DIFFICULT FAMILY MEMBERS 1. Get...
Domestic violence has taken a back seat lately to topics like self harm and the #metoo movement. But don’t mistake that for implying the situation is improving – quite the opposite. Police in the UK have recently seen a 23% increase in reports of domestic violence. The Office of National Statistics’ 2018 report on domestic...
How often can couple fighting happen before your relationship is toxic? It depends on your definition of ‘fighting’. [Need a relationship checkup? Take our free quiz now, “Is Your Relationship Healthy, or Time to Worry?”]. Good and bad couple fighting There is healthy conflict, and non-healthy conflict. Healthy conflict is actually good for a relationship....
