UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF TRUST IN A RELATIONSHIP

September 29, 2021

Trust is crucial for a thriving relationship. It can be defined as the firm belief, faith and reliability of one’s partner to be there for them. It allows for acceptance and loyalty. It provides safety, builds confidence and dependability. Even as partners form their mutual understanding of trust in the...

What’s the best way to argue?

August 26, 2021

Arguing is an expression of differences in opinion or acknowledging that needs and feelings are unmet. Every couple argues irrespective of how they come across. It’s an essential ingredient to help a relationship grow and evolve. Unfortunately arguing is feared. It’s viewed as ‘bad, unhealthy and a sign of something...

EXPLAINING COUPLE IDENTITY IN A RELATIONSHIP

August 9, 2021

The notion of ‘couple identity’ has been ingrained in us through our experiences of seeing our parents as one unit. It has helped create an understanding of togetherness based on their interaction with each other and later, strengthened by watching other similar relationships. One often hears terms like, ‘united as...

The true value of money is a personal belief that can potentially derail a relationship

July 19, 2021

Money can potentially rock even the strongest relationships. Money isn’t simply a unit of transaction. When explored in-depth from the perspective of both partner’s, what emerges is a deeper understanding of their money belief systems, what it truly represents to them, the value they attribute to it, how it makes...

Healthy balance: Parenting is a collaborative process

June 29, 2021

No matter how much you prepare, you’re never really prepared enough for parenthood till you begin to live that life. Parenthood is a unique experience and a shared responsibility. Its impact might start with conception but is only felt after childbirth. Breastfeeding begins a mother’s journey of shouldering much of...

GRIEF AND THE BURDEN OF GUILT

May 31, 2021

People experiencing loss need support coping with their grief. Grief is one’s personal experience of a loss and its intensity is dependent on how the change produced loss is perceived. The grief experience involves different stages but they loop indicating that a person can psychologically visit a stage more than...

Building a meaningful marital relationship

May 10, 2021

The pandemic and ensuing uncertainties have greatly impacted couples who’ve been recently married. In some instances, with quick court marriages or extremely private gatherings, cancellation of plans, curtailing ceremonies and celebrations, absence of bickering relatives and fun with friends, many feel deprived, disappointed and unhappy having had to compromise on...

How to bridge the gap with your loved one

April 12, 2021

Have you ever wondered, if the basic qualities and emotional connection you seek from your partner is similar to what they’re expecting from you, then why do you both continue to struggle to meet each other’s needs? The simple answer is that there’s a crucial distinction between talking about our...

CRITICAL SKILLS CHILDREN MUST LEARN FOR THEIR GROWTH AND WELL-BEING

March 29, 2021

Common complaints against children: Give up too easily; get bored quickly; are adamant and stubborn; lack of inner discipline; live in their imaginary world; throw temper tantrum to get what they want; have more power than they deserve; always stay online and play games. Children deal with their daily challenges...

LET’S TALK!

March 15, 2021

Talking helps! Often, we have felt a huge sense of relief after confiding in a close friend or family member about our struggles. We feel safe to express our emotions openly. We feel heard and understood. We also find ourselves being open to listening, accepting and negotiating a way forward...