Relationships Articles
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....
‘Codependency’ was once a hot topic. What happened? Have the symptoms of codependency lessened? Or have we all just become better at hiding them? [Suffer from codependency symptoms and want help sooner rather than later? Book a Skype therapist now and be talking as soon as tomorrow.] Clarifying codependency The word ‘codependency’ has become more an...
Do you try really hard in relationships? Only to find yourself asking, “why have you hurt my feelings when I have done nothing to deserve it?” Let’s look at why other people always let you down. [Feel overwhelmed by life and totally alone and misunderstood? Our Skype counsellors are here for you. Book today, talk...
We all know when someone is using outright manipulation, like promising us money if we do what they want. But many forms of manipulative behaviour are far more subtle. Are you guilty of one or several of these 9 types of manipulative behaviour? [So used to manipulating others to like you that you don’t know...
Living with the idea that ‘my parents hate me’ is very hard. It leaves us with very low self-esteem. Why would someone bring us into the world only to be unkind to us, or leave us feeling abandoned? [Suffering anxiety or depression about family issues? Feel alone? Book a therapist you like at a price...
