Why do couples drift apart over time? As our lives get longer and relationships along with them, this is becoming the question we all want answers to. How is it that we can be so wildly in love and enamoured with someone and yet become… indifferent (at best) to that same magical being just a… Continue Reading
Are Breaks in Relationships Healthy?
Are Breaks in Relationships Healthy? Talking About the Stories We Tell Ourselves When people ask me, “Are breaks in relationships healthy?”, it’s rarely a casual question. Usually, it’s whispered through tears, fear, or frustration. The word “break” sounds like something snapping. Something that can’t be repaired. But what if that’s just the story we’ve inherited?… Continue Reading
My Boss Is Destroying Me… But I Can’t Leave (Yet)
How to survive a toxic boss without quitting Let me tell you a story about a woman I’ll call M. She’d worked her way up in her role over five years—loyal, self-directed, good at mentoring junior staff even when it wasn’t in her job description. Her boss? A master of plausible deniability. Think public praise,… Continue Reading
Financial Red Flags in Relationships: What to Look Out For and How to Handle Them
Financial Red Flags in Relationships: What to Look Out For and How to Handle Them When we think about compatibility in a relationship, finances might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, financial habits can reveal a lot about someone’s values, discipline, and trustworthiness. Ignoring financial red flags early on in relationships… Continue Reading
Effective Couples Communication Exercises Using Narrative Therapy
Effective Couples Communication Exercises Using Narrative Therapy Couples communication exercises are a dime-a-dozen. So let’s start off with something a little different: asking what it is we’re actually trying to fix. After all, good communication is the cornerstone of any strong relationship. Or is it? Narrative therapy is all about deconstructing socially accepted norms. So… Continue Reading
5 Steps to Conquer Intimacy Fears
5 Steps to Conquer Intimacy Fears For many of us, the idea of getting close to someone—emotionally, physically, or even spiritually—can be a little overwhelming. Whether you’re in a relationship or still exploring the dating scene, fearing intimacy is surprisingly common. If you’re struggling with it, you’re not alone. Intimacy, in all its forms, can… Continue Reading
