Existentially, change is a condition that all human beings in their lifetime will experience. We can’t avoid it. It captures the essence of what it means to be human. Change, however, as a constant in our lives, is the source of disruption and continuity. We can eagerly embrace change as something that brings hope and expectation of something new while also recognising that change can be a threat, intimidating, and to be avoided. Historically, … [Read more...]

Dating apps have been in use for decades, evolving from their earliest conception of chat room conversations with the expectation to connect with someone and then arrange to meet up. Fast forwarding to today, the apps with their carefully designed algorithms with promises to meet that someone special or more simply for a hook up. They have become popular and sophisticated, meeting a diverse range of expectations that is hard to give up (FOMO). … [Read more...]

Established and acceptable forms of monogamous relationships relied on many factors such as socio-political, cultural and religious ideologies as well as practical and financial considerations. Today the freedom to choose and define what constitutes a relationship takes a broader understanding. Challenges to the once defined and socially acceptable monogamous relationship, defined as between two people has emerged over the last two decades with … [Read more...]

There are many definitions of how intimacy can be understood, and everyone has their own take on what intimacy means to them.  Intimacy develops when two people come together who care for and support one another through a reciprocal and mutually connecting emotional bond that develops and increases over time. In relationships, intimacy differences can bring their own challenges.  One of the measures is the level of acceptance of the other … [Read more...]

In any relationship, there are reasons couples have difficulty connecting. One common issue is becoming more prevalent is gaslighting. At the heart of gaslighting is manipulation and control, and if left unchecked it will undermine your self-confidence, self-esteem, and overall feeling of safety. Each relationship has its unique qualities and characteristics. Healthy relationships are dependent on two emotionally healthy people coming together … [Read more...]