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‘I’m invisible in my relationship’: expert advice on how to reconnect as a couple after having kids

A new baby strains even strong relationships, but understanding hidden pressures can future-proof your bond in a tough season

Psychologies

11 February 202611 February 2026

‘I’m invisible in my relationship’: expert advice on how to reconnect as a couple after having kids

Why men shut down their emotions — and how their relationships pay the price

Emotional suppression in men often shows up as stress, irritability and distance — reshaping connection long before anyone even realises When emotions aren’t recognised, they don’t disappear. They leak. Unprocessed stress and emotional overload quietly spill into relationships, shaping their tone, closeness and communication — and not for the better. You might think you’re being […]

Psychologies

11 February 202611 February 2026

Love life

‘I keep repeating the same mistakes!’ What you need vs what you want, and why it matters

Chemistry might spark attraction, but lasting relationships are built on compatibility. Understanding the difference can change who you choose — and why At the start of almost every relationship, desire takes the lead. We’re drawn to the spark, the excitement, that funny feeling you get in the pit of your stomach (or elsewhere!), the unmistakeable […]

Psychologies

11 February 202611 February 2026

Love life

I thought fighting was the problem – then a relationship coach explained it was what happens next that really matters

Closeness isn’t defined by avoiding falling out — but by what happens when we stop fighting and start repairing I remember when I first met my husband. Back then, our reactions when we had a fight were wildly different. I was all fireworks and slammed doors, raised voices and tears. He wanted to calm everything […]

Psychologies

11 February 202611 February 2026

Love life

‘I felt love draining quietly away’: why emotional safety is the missing link between desire and lasting intimacy

A psychotherapist explains how the nervous system shapes trust and connection – and why emotional safety is key to maintaining intimacy One of my friends recently shocked our WhatsApp group with the news that she was getting a divorce. They’d been married 20 years, two lovely kids, nice house. It all looked perfect in the […]

Psychologies

11 February 202611 February 2026

Love life / Family & parenting

Learning this saved my relationship — but most couples never try it

Curiosity is one of the strongest predictors of emotional connection — yet in many long-term relationships it’s often the first thing to disappear Here, relationship expert Karen Thom explores why often it’s what you don’t say that quietly dismantles emotional intimacy. All too often, curiosity quietly disappears from long-term relationships — and missed moments, unasked […]

Psychologies

11 February 202611 February 2026