Over-Closeness
Some couples have a sense of great closeness. Its good to know that someone else understands all your needs, sympathises and will be there in hard times. However, this closeness…
How to think about and manage big decisions: staying together or separation, children, jobs, employment, where and how to live etc.
Accepting your Partner
Acceptance means treating your partner with “unconditional positive regard.” You may strongly disagree about some things but underneath you maintain positive regard even when your partner is: annoying, hurtful, defensive…
Voluntary Change, Four Stages to Success
Couples choose to make changes in their lives: starting a relationship, moving in together, having a child, taking a new job or relocating etc. Successful voluntary change can be described…
Help and Rescuing
Help exchanged between partners is a regular part of relationship. The mutual offer of help in a clean way without overstretching; and the receiver accepting it with spoken appreciation, is…