Why Couples Stop Communicating and How to Reconnect
Communication sits at the heart of every relationship. When it flows well, couples feel connected, understood and supported. But when communication begins to break down, even strong relationships can start to feel distant or tense. Many couples don’t stop communicating overnight. Instead, it happens gradually through small misunderstandings, unspoken feelings and repeated patterns that slowly […]
When You Feel Unheard in a Neurodiverse Relationship: An Introduction to the Cassandra Phenomenon
In many relationships, especially those where one partner is neurodivergent and the other is neurotypical, it’s common for one person to feel unheard, unseen or dismissed when they raise concerns. This is not because their partner doesn’t care or because anyone is at fault, but because two different communication styles, emotional processing speeds, and internal […]
When Couples Therapy Makes Sense
Every relationship has its ups and downs. Disagreements, miscommunications, and stress are a natural part of life together. But sometimes, problems feel bigger than what a couple can resolve on their own. That’s where couples therapy can help. Seeking professional support isn’t a sign of failure, it’s an investment in your relationship. Why Couples […]
Body language- to improve partner relationships
What people say generally accounts for 20-50% of what we communicate, the rest is down to body language. When a relationship is going through difficulties couples tend to talk less so it’s really important to be more aware of how you communicate non-verbally and to try to keep talking honestly. This post looks at ways […]
Hear and be heard
This exercise helps when you’re negotiating for something or when someone wants you to change what you do. You can start practising straight away to improve your skills. It’s often useful in work situations. First of all think what makes you feel annoyed/ upset/ stop listening when you’re in conversation with another person. Then […]
Fit for happiness
It’s good for your mind as well as your body When we feel low in mood it’s very easy to use our down-time to do nothing. Sometimes we comfort-eat to pass the time and usually that only makes us feel worse. We all know that exercise is good for us physically but that may […]
Balance your life
…and feel better When we feel stuck we often can’t see the wood for the trees. This exercise can help you find clarity so you can prioritise where to introduce step-by-step change. When we make changes in just one area of our life there are often unexpected benefits elsewhere. Find out if your life […]
Lift your mood
A mood diary helps you monitor and track your feelings. Quite soon you’ll be able to spot patterns because you’re scoring how you feel and linking it to what you do. You’ll become aware of what makes you feel happier and what doesn’t. For instance when your scores indicate a downturn in mood you can […]