Category: Relationship Difficulties

Considering dating again after a breakup? Learn how to tell if you’re ready, navigate common challenges, and enjoy the journey toward new connections. Read more

Breakup sadness is normal, but depression isn’t. Learn how to recognise the signs, understand the root causes, and get support with Peaceful Mind Psychology. Read more

Questioning your relationship is normal. But how do you know when enough is enough? Read on to learn some of the signs that it might be time to break up. Read more

Feeling lost or numb after a breakup? Peaceful Mind Psychology shares our top tips to cope, heal and know when to seek help. Check out our self-check quiz! Read more

Struggling with a breakup? Read more to learn how to navigate the five stages of grief and embrace your healing journey at your own pace. Read more

Does someone close to you experience depression? Not sure how best to support them? Learn how to support your loved ones while also looking after yourself! Read more

Do you listen so you can respond? Or, do you listen to understand? Learn what the difference is, and how 'active listening' can strengthen your relationships. Read more

Does ‘couples therapy’ sound like the last resort? We unpack 7 FAQs showing that couples therapy is more than this, and can offer a lot to all types of couples. Read more

Are you embarrassed by what turns you on? It might be more common than you think. Read on to learn about kinks, fetishism, BDSM, and embracing your interests! Read more

Do you have a difficult relationship with your parents, siblings or in-laws? You are not alone. Here are 7 tips for managing challenging family relationships. Read more

Has Disney given you unhelpful expectations? Learning about and accepting these four taboo but very normal experiences could lead you to happier relationships. Read more

Do you and your partner(s) struggle with mismatched libidos? A very common source of worry, learn how to manage this often unspoken challenge in relationships. Read more

Learn how to navigate the challenges of passive-aggression in relationships and foster healthier communication for a stronger connection. Read more

Do you worry you're not meeting society's expectations of 'success', or compare yourself to others? Learn about 'status anxiety', and what you can do about it. Read more

Feeling as though you've lost that intimate spark? That's normal! We discuss how to how to navigate common relationship stages, whilst keeping the fire alive. Read more

Feeling more socially anxious lately? You’re not alone. We look at why social anxiety has increased so dramatically since COVID-19, and what to do about it. Read more

Are you one of the many of us that struggle with people-pleasing? If so, we have some suggestions on how to reframe this common experience. Read more

Maintaining adult friendships can be so precious and great for our mental health, but what happens when the relationships fizzle out? Read more

Today is a very important day in the crusade to eliminate gendered violence. What better time to learn what it is, and what you can to do help prevent it? Read more

Adult attachment theory will subvert everything you thought you knew about romantic relationships. Understanding is the start to securing relationship health. Read more

A pet hate of mine is when people shame others for having relationship anxiety. If you are made to feel "too needy" in your relationship, it's simply not true - here's why. Read more

I am a reformed people pleaser. I used to say "yes" to everything, until I realised the damage it caused me and my relationships. Read more

It’s perfectly normal to question whether you’re in the right relationship - in fact, it's a healthy pursuit and finding the answer is more simple then you think! Read more

Feeling insecure in a relationship can be incredibly distressing. However, there is a lot you can do to cope with insecurity in your relationship Read more

There is a reason why break-ups are often related to having a broken heart. However, while break-ups are incredibly painful, there are ways to protect you from "suffering". Read more

You would think communication is easy: Just say how you feel and what you think….right? Wrong! Communication "fails" are a main source of arguments - I discuss the typical mistakes couples make. Read more

While relationship insecurity manifests in a few different ways, some people experience significant anxiety in their relationships caused by their "attachment style". Read more

Is your partner grumpy? Snappy? Drinking too much? Withdrawn from you? You may be overlooking signs of depression in your partner. Read more

Feeling your partner is complacent? Or, doesn't appreciate you? You may be speaking different love languages. Read more

We all have difficult people in our lives, and as much as we’d like to escape them, we can’t! This article gives 8 helpful tips on how to deal with difficult people. Read more

While the decision to seek relationship help may differ between couples, there are some signs that indicate relationship help would be.... well, helpful! Read more

Do you feel insecure in your relationship? We discuss some ways you can work towards making your relationship more secure. Read more

A healthy relationship provides a warm and fuzzy feeling, accompanied by wholehearted trust. Here are 8 components that make a healthy relationship. Read more

Good self-esteem creates comfort, respect and balance in a relationship. Here are some tips to improve your confidence in your relationship. Read more

It is not always obvious how low self-esteem can affect your relationships, but it can subtly cause insecurity, imbalance and arguments. Read more

Relationship insecurity is really tough on any relationship. There are 3 common reasons relationship insecurity develops. Read more