Category Archives: Marriage counselling

Discover how compatible the two of you are.

……According to the Enneagram, you can find out how compatible you are with your partner quite simply by checking out what they called your “Instincts” We are each endowed with 3 specific instincts that are necessary for our survival. While … Continue reading

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Affairs: why they happen

…..Last week I mentioned that there are 7 basic reasons why affairs happen. The first three were the Door opening affair, which helps a partner leave and gives a level of safety straight into the next relationship; then the 3 … Continue reading

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Affairs: the 7 reasons why they happen.

…..Most people entering a marriage or long term relationship are doing so hoping and trusting that it will be a monogamous relationship; so the discovery of an affair is a huge betrayal of that bond and trust with devastating effects … Continue reading

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6 Essential keys to keep your relationship rich

Staying in love over the long term is something that doesn’t always come naturally for most people. Here are my essentials for keeping the love alive. 1. Every night: Make time for the two of you to talk for at … Continue reading

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Have you given up having Rich relationships at home to have a richer business?

Mark rang my office wanting an urgent appointment. He could not hide his devastation. He was absolutely stunned. His wife, Christine, of 12 years, had just dropped the bombshell that morning that she had had enough, and was leaving. He … Continue reading

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Ever been over-reactive in your relationship?

If you are human, you will recognise that there are times in your relationship when something that your partner says or does hits a “nerve” or a “raw spot” for you. These sensitivities are also called “hot buttons“. We all … Continue reading

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Relationship Test. How well do you know your partner?

How well you know each other is a fundamental characteristic of how good your relationship is.  When you have a great relationship, you feel close and connected, and feel comfortable sharing with each other about yourself, knowing that you are … Continue reading

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Forget relationship counselling: We are just too different.

“We are just too different for our relationship to work, and so relationship counselling is a waste of time”.  I had a new client say this to me this week, and it is a common thing for people to think. … Continue reading

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Will my partner change if I bring him/her to relationship counselling?

The question of can people change is always an interesting one. The short answer is yes, we can all change absolutely anything about ourselves, if we have a strong enough desire to. So the question many people have on their … Continue reading

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Why do relationships get into trouble?

Lets look  firstly at why we choose to be in a relationship in the first place. We are individuals that seek union and connection. As humans, we have 2 intrinsic life forces: one that drives us toward our own individual self expression, … Continue reading

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