When we think about grief, we usually picture a definitive endpoint: a funeral, an obituary, a clean break before the painful process of healing can begin. People know how to handle that kind of loss. Neighbours bring casseroles, employers offer bereavement leave, and friends check in.
But what happens when a loss has no clean break, no finality, and no closure?
The end of a meaningful relationship – whether romantic, platonic, or familial – is a profound life rupture. The grief that follows a breakup or divorce is real, complex, and entirely valid.
The following post might help you to understand your emotions and navigate the terrain of relationship loss.
Have you noticed a sudden increase in arguments or a slow drift into silence?
Experiencing tensions with your partner is normal, as no relationship is perfect, and no two people are in perfect harmony all the time. The cornerstone of a lasting bond between you is how you navigate these hurdles together.
In this post, I have listed a breakdown of the most common relationship problems and provide actionable strategies to help you solve them.
‘Boys don’t cry. Boys aren’t scared. Boys don’t show emotions.’
For generations, boys have been taught to supress their emotions. They were taught that vulnerability is weakness, and their sadness and fear were minimised.
According to sexual health Australia and related sources, affairs (infidelity or whatever you want to call it) is common in Australia. An estimated 60% of men and 45 % of women experience an affair and potentially 70% of marriages see it.
In the world of relationship psychology, few concepts are as iconic as Dr. John Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.
In the early honeymoon like stages of a relationship positive emotions run high and hopes and dreams are often projected onto our new partner.
Not bad enough to leave and not good enough to stay. There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes with relationship ambivalence and indecision.
“Should I stay or should I go?” is one of the most asked questions in relationship counselling.
The start of a new year is usually filled with good intentions, and while we’re busy optimizing our lives and careers, we often leave our most precious investment—our relationship—on autopilot.
