Image source: Mayur Gala As I deepen my understanding about how we as human beings experience the world, something I notice more and more is this; human beings have an amazing ability to make life far, far, more complicated than it needs to be. This was brought home to me recently when I was asked one of the most profound questions I have been Read More...
“Why Date Nights and Flowers Won’t Save Your Relationship” 2UE Radio Interview
Is Your Partner Your Therapist?
Image Source: Charlie Foster I often hear people say things like “I’m not great at communicating because my dad never showed me love” or “My mum always told me I would never amount to anything, so I struggle with intimacy as I don’t want to get hurt.” The fact is we all know communication and intimacy play a vital role in the health Read More...
Top 3 Relationship Myths
There are many damaging myths out there about relationships and what makes a great one, all wilfully packaged up and propagated by movies, magazines and websites, and even some counsellors. Myths such as ‘Relationships are hard work’ or ‘You have to have lots of things in common’ or ‘My partner should know what I need and how I feel’. The Read More...
Are You Weatherproofing Your Relationship?
Image Credit: Sean McGrath. Let me paint you a picture. You are on a romantic getaway with your partner, tucked away in a remote log cabin in the mountains. There’s a fire roaring in the hearth. You’re snuggled up together with a glass of wine, enjoying the cosy warmth and some precious time alone, just the two of you, no distractions. But Read More...
Compassion: A New Year’s Resolution
Image Credit: John Hope Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to the inaugural blog post for The Relationship Place. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. I love this time of year. No matter where you have come from, it is a chance to feel refreshed, get excited by the possibilities ahead and charge yourself up with that invincible feeling that Read More...
