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Some Thoughts on Male and Female Brain Functioning

Whether there are any significant differences between the male brain and the female brain has been debated for centuries. Generally speaking, we barely understand how our brains work, let alone identify significant differences in function […]

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Healthy Partners Avoid Stalemates

Having worked with hundreds of couples as a Relationship Counsellor, it’s common to see couples in the position of stalemate. As I covered here, this inability to resolve an issue or negotiate a way forward […]

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Life Stage Phenomenon Seen In Couples Counselling

Couples in relationship counselling are often in these different life stages. Once you start working at something you start to see some distinct patterns and one I’ve noticed is that there are often two types […]

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Reduce Stress With Sex And Food

Researchers prove pleasure helps us reduce our stress levels. When couples come to relationship counselling they are often experiencing stress and the dysfunction in the relationship might be having both a direct and indirect impact […]

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Counselling Articles

Should We Have Counselling Before Marriage?

Great question, and a really simple answer…yes, unequivocally you should! I’ve been a relationship counsellor now for almost six years and in that time I have worked with hundreds of couples. When you work with […]

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Is Honesty Always the Best Policy in Relationships?

Naturally, being honest with your partner is necessary for a healthy relationship. But, how honest? For example, is it better to curb your honesty a little to avoid hurting your significant other’s feelings? Or maybe […]