Emotional suppression in men often shows up as stress, irritability and distance โ reshaping connection long before anyone even realises When emotions arenโt recognised, they donโt disappear. They leak. Unprocessed stress and emotional overload quietly spill into relationships, shaping their tone, closeness and communication โ and not for the better. You might think you’re being […]
Chemistry might spark attraction, but lasting relationships are built on compatibility. Understanding the difference can change who you choose โ and why At the start of almost every relationship, desire takes the lead. Weโre drawn to the spark, the excitement, that funny feeling you get in the pit of your stomach (or elsewhere!), the unmistakeable […]
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 […]