What are common relationship problems?

What are common relationship problems?

Many people think of infidelity, communication and intimacy as common problems and of course, they are, however, the list of problems I have helped individuals and couples to resolve over the years goes beyond these three – the list is rather long at over 130!...
Unrequited Love

Unrequited Love

What do you do if the gift or love you gave last week for Valentine’s Day or at any other time wasn’t received well or reciprocated? You probably feel hurt and maybe even rejected. Unrequited love is a painful experience and the reasons for it usually fall into three...
Ideas for Alternative Valentine’s Day Gifts

Ideas for Alternative Valentine’s Day Gifts

Following on from my post last week where I suggested you raise the subject of Valentine’s Day, so you can explore if you and your partner are on the same page, you have hopefully now got a clearer idea if you need some ideas for the day or not.  If you completed...
Do you do Valentine’s Day?

Do you do Valentine’s Day?

Personally, I or rather, we don’t, and that is not because Harj and I have been married for over 27 years and are too long in the tooth but because of the commercialisation of it.  Valentine’s Day, however, can be an excellent reminder to focus on the ‘love’ in...
Falling Off The Relationship Goal Wagon

Falling Off The Relationship Goal Wagon

We’ve all been there with New Year resolutions and relationship goals are no different, we start with vigour then it fizzles out to nothing. In fact, it is better to go into the new goal knowing that you will fall off the wagon AND have a strategy in place for it. The...
The Obstacles and Solutions to Relationship Goals

The Obstacles and Solutions to Relationship Goals

Last week in my blog I shared with you the 3 relationship goals you need to set for this year, you can read it on my website, www.thehappinesscouch.com/blog if you missed it. As is the case with many goals, new year resolutions or intentions, obstacles come along that...
The 3 Relationship Goals to Set This Year

The 3 Relationship Goals to Set This Year

So you’ve decided to set some relationship goals, but how do you do this? Many people focus on committing to regular date nights, booking a holiday or a weekend away.  These are not bad goals, they do help rekindle a relationship, however, I want to help you look...
Do you set Relationship Goals?

Do you set Relationship Goals?

It would not surprise me if the answer to that question was no, as I don’t think many people do.  At the beginning of a new year, many people set a resolution, goal or intention, which usually involves giving something up or starting something new. These goals tend to...