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I was fine with my partner being anti-marriage – but now we’ve had a baby I’ve changed my mind

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Couples Therapy: My ex wants us to go to Thailand together but I’m torn

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I don’t want my husband to go to a strip club in Vegas – am I controlling?

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My partner is kind, affectionate and emotionally open. I want to break up with him

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A satisfying sex life is the perfect stress buster – try these four things

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Wendy Sullivan and Paul Field on the art of Clean Language

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In this episode, Cate speaks to Wendy Sullivan and Paul Field about Clean Language, a process and set of questions developed by counselling psychologist David Grove. They explore the simple…

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Rediscovering the Art of Flirting

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Flirting is not just about romantic pursuits; it is an art that opens the doorways to friendliness, sensuality, connection and fun. Flirting is the ‘lightness’ of communication, the playful and…

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Matt and Sarah Davies on their book ‘You, Me and the Space Between Us’

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Matt and Sarah Davies are the authors of You, Me and the Space Between Us: How to (Re)Build Your Relationship, a guidebook for how to create a healthy, loving and lasting…

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Asking for a friend: We haven’t had sex for a year, does it matter?

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Asking for a friend: I’ve never had an orgasm, what should I do?

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    Dating can feel like everything is on the line. N Dating can feel like everything is on the line. Not just “do I like them?” but “Will they choose me?” And often, that pressure isn’t only about the date itself. It’s older than that. Parts of us can show up feeling unseen, unchosen, not quite enough… hoping this new person will finally give us the validation we’ve been longing for. That’s a lot for one interaction to carry. So the deeper question becomes: Can I stay connected to myself while dating? Can I be present with my feelings without abandoning myself for approval? Because when you stop asking someone else to decide your worth, something shifts. There’s more ease. More curiosity. More choice. What tends to come up for you when you’re dating? #ConsciousDating #EmotionalAwareness #AttachmentTheory #SelfConnection #RelationshipHealing
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