These days, we’re bombarded with relationship advice wherever we turn. Online articles, magazines, what friends think, what our families say. However, there is one thing I have noticed that consistently helps couples who are struggling. Here it is: Start gearing your thinking towards the idea of functioning as a team, in the relationship or family …
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It is often that only when we are out of it, do we realise how toxic or unhealthy a particular relationship was. Perhaps we were too busy rationalising their behaviour, or making excuses for them, or sadly – trying to fix them.
Sometimes talking to a good friend or a family member is more than enough. But what if you’re still struggling and the problem is just not going away? It could be time to talk to a professional counsellor…
Although the focus at the time is more on those that have flown the nest – those young adults so familiar to us – many mothers also describe it as a huge shake up of their identity, with a lot of unanswered questions around what’s next.
People pleasing, co-dependency or rescuing – it goes by different names but generally it refers to behaviour where we consistently suppress our own needs rather than risk disappointing others.
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Brighter Day Counselling & Coaching
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