Articles by Alex Ryder, Communication, Conflict, Couple's counselling, Couples, Family counselling, finances, money
How to discuss finances with your partner.
January 10, 2018
Conflict due to financial stress is one of the most commonly reported problems couples face. The high cost of living in Sydney doesn’t help, and it is unsurprising that many couples raise financial issues when they attend couples counselling at Sydney …
Articles by Alex Ryder, Break ups, Communication, Conflict, Couple's counselling, Couples, defensiveness, Listen
Why do I get so defensive?
January 08, 2018
How to recognise and reverse the harmful effects of defensiveness in your communication. You might have read an article I wrote recently on how to help your partner when they are being defensive. Defensiveness is a human trait that shows up in …