Relationships: Stay Or Go – The Decisive Factors
There are times in our lives when big decisions have to be made and the consequences faced, however grim they may be. How many of us can actually say we enjoy this process? Not many, I guess...
7 Reasons Why Your Relationship Is Not Working
Nothing is perfect and that goes for relationships too. Even in the best of intimate relationships...
Six Important Considerations For Your Relationship
I have written many times here {as well as telling my clients} that the basis of any relationship is trust, honesty, respect and the mutual meeting of each other's needs...
Codependency: Give It Time Before A New Relationship
Many codependent people find it difficult to be alone. They live in the constant fantasy that they need to be with someone (anyone) to feel ok about themselves. It is in this fantasy that they can best play out their codependent symptoms of trying to fix others...
Narcissist Abuse Syndrome: Elements of Stockholm Syndrome and PTSD
I once had a client who was involved with the most abusive, self-absorbed, self-centred, controlling man you could ever imagine. He abused her physically, emotionally, financially and verbally...
Emotional Honesty, Intimacy and Connection. Added Elements Of Relationship Success
Relationship success is something that many of us strive for. Sometimes, this elusive "Holy Grail" escapes all but the very few. I have written here before about the Four Pillars of a functional relationship and how that is the basis if the relationship is to sustain itself long-term.
Reflecting On The Four Pillars Of Relationship Success: A Husband And Wife Discussion
Join me and my wife Inass where we discuss how the four pillars of relationship success have impacted us as a couple...
How Childhood Abuse Can Subdue The Inner Child
When we think about child abuse, our thoughts often stop at sexual abuse of minors. However, the term child abuse...
The Boundaries In Therapy Need To be Maintained
Just where are the boundaries between therapist and client? What can you expect your therapist to divulge about himself and his view on the world? This is often one of the confusing aspects of therapy for many clients...
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If you enjoy reading the varied articles on my blog The Online Therapist, you will be excited to know that it is now available as an app for both Android and Apple. Please go to the links below to download...