From better relationships to improved wellbeing, Kate Townshend explores why choosing softness isn’t a weakness — it’s a strength. Words: Kate Townshend. Images: Shutterstock. One of my favourite things about summer is its texture. You can walk out into air that feels like a caress rather than a bite. Everyone is slower and lazier, as […]
They seem perfect: attentive, affectionate and completely devoted to you. But what if that whirlwind romance is hiding something more troubling? Trauma specialist Zoe Clews explains the subtle warning signs that can signal you’re in a narcissistic relationship — and why the people who appear too good to be true sometimes are. Not every intense […]
Not every painful breakup is a sign that a relationship was unhealthy. But if the end leaves you feeling as though you’ve lost your identity, can’t stop blaming yourself or are grieving the person they once seemed to be, trauma specialist Zoe Clews says the breakup itself may reveal the clearest warning signs. Most break-ups […]
Monogamy is no longer the only relationship model people are choosing. From open relationships to polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, therapists explain the different approaches, how couples set boundaries, and why communication is the real foundation of any successful relationship. For centuries, romantic relationships have largely followed one accepted blueprint: two people commit exclusively to one […]
Manipulative relationships rarely begin with obvious control. Instead, the warning signs are often subtle, disguised as love, concern or commitment. Discover the behaviours that are easiest to dismiss — and why recognising them early is crucial. No one enters a relationship expecting to be manipulated. Yet emotional control rarely arrives all at once. Instead, it […]
Opening a relationship isn’t a fix for trust issues or a failing partnership. As interest in ethical non-monogamy grows, two relationship therapists explain the warning signs you’re not ready —and the conversations every couple should have before taking the leap. Conversations about love and commitment are changing. While monogamy remains the most common relationship structure, […]
Friendships should leave us feeling supported, respected and able to be ourselves. But when someone has strong narcissistic traits, the relationship can gradually become confusing, one-sided and emotionally exhausting. The term narcissist is used frequently on social media, but experts say it’s important not to jump to conclusions based on a handful of difficult interactions. “Narcissistic traits […]
When attraction takes hold, it can be all-consuming — but sometimes that attraction can make us feel more insecure than happy. Writer Yasmina Floyer speaks to the experts to find out more about the difference between love and limerence and how to spot the real signs of infatuation. Words: Yasmina Floyer. Images: Shutterstock. It’s easy […]
Whether you’re arguing about politics, parenting or money, conflict doesn’t have to end in disconnection. After decades mediating everyone from couples in crisis to parties in international conflict, Gabrielle Rifkind shares seven practical ways to have difficult conversations without making them worse. Most of us don’t struggle to agree. We struggle to disagree. Whether the […]
If you often assume the worst, you’re not alone. Psychologists say our brains evolved to focus on danger rather than opportunity. The good news? Optimism isn’t something you’re born with — it’s a skill that anyone can develop. If you’ve ever found yourself imagining the worst-case scenario, worrying about things that haven’t happened or feeling […]
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