Can a relationship survive an affair?
An affair is a betrayal. A violation of the original agreement between two people who have committed to each other to the exclusion of all others. It is often an unexpected shock. A deep relationship injury. A significant trauma to the person …
My partner refuses to talk to me
In marriage counselling and relationship counselling, I often hear one partner raise a concern regarding their partner’s refusal to communicate with them over differences or issues within the relationship. This may also relate to wider discussions like work issues, social concerns, friendship …
Couples who never fight
Here at the Sydney Couple and Family Specialists we see many couples who want help because of constant bickering and or conflict that quickly escalates and gets out of control. These couples require couples counselling because they need a safe place to …
Keeping connected when baby comes along
I see a lot of couples who present for marriage counselling because they believe they have lost their connection after a child is born. People wildly underestimate the stress having a child puts on the primary relationship. And a lot of couples …
Is lack of time stressing your relationship?
In the Eastern Suburbs where I work I see a lot of couples who come in and talk about the stress they are under as a couple and the lack of time they have for each other due to – well …
How to save your long term relationship
Regain the connection with your partner. Do you worry that you may never get it back or wonder where your relationship is going? Do you feel lonely in your relationship or have you started seeking outside connections with friends or even another …
Relationships and mental illness
Overlooking mental illness can put a real strain on your relationship. The personal struggle for someone experiencing mental illness is now more widely acknowledged in our community. However, what is sometimes overlooked is the strain the mental illness can put on a …
How to break up with someone you love
How to break up with someone you love. Making the decision to leave somebody you love and have been in love with is usually a slow and painful process, especially if there is no obvious reason to break up e.g. an affair …
Getting your relationship back on track
You love each other, but feel like strangers. Find out how to re-kindle the fire. …
Do holidays mean divorce to you?
January is often referred to by psychologists as “divorce month”. Why? Because this is the month that many couples struggle with the reality of their relationship. External stresses like financial struggle following Christmas don’t help. And many couples are spending a lot …
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