Why some couples fight over and over?
I have had a few young couples in couples therapy lately. Aged in their 30’s. No children yet. Their issue? Constant conflict. Sniping and niggling. Arguments that are often the same arguments over the same issues. “It feels like we’re fighting over …
Couples Counselling to Increase Connection in your Relationship
Do you feel closer to your children or work colleagues than you do to your partner? Does your spouse or partner feel like someone who just happens to live in the same home as you? How long has it been since you …
10 ways to immediately reduce conflict in your relationship
If conflict is a chronic problem in one of your significant relationships (such as with your partner, your child, or your sibling), my advice is to seek couples counselling or family counselling as there are likely some underlying resentments that need attention. …
Q. What causes high conflict in a relationship? A. It’s mostly about differences in values.
There are many different reasons high conflict can be present in a relationship. The one I want to discuss here today is very common with couples who come to Sydney Couple and Family Specialists looking for marriage or couples counselling. It’s a …
How to re-build Respect in your Relationship
Couples in relationship counselling often ask me what the most important ingredient of a relationship is, thinking the answer will be something to do with love. In fact, many couples base their wedding vows on notions of love, believing that will …
How to stop smart phones damaging your relationship
“My Partner is Always on their Phone” A complaint about mobile phone use may not be the first thing a couple raise when they come to see me for couples counselling, however, phone dependency, phone intrusions and prioritising phone use are strongly …
Relationship Roles and Responsibilities
The issue of household chores and responsibilities is a common topic in couples counselling and marriage counselling. While it may sound trivial, many couples find that disagreement on these issues can occupy a huge amount of mental space and emotional energy… …