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Sibling slammed for going on vacation with sister’s ex-husband: ‘betrayal’

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Is honesty always the best policy in relationships?

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Cate Mackenzie on having fun with dating

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In this episode Cate Mackenzie chats with Karis McLaughlin about the ins and outs of dating. Cate is a love coach who supports individuals to build their confidence in dating…

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The story of Valentines

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The story of Valentines is about a man who was in jail for his beliefs in his Christian God. This was in Roman times. The jailor asked this man to…

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My girlfriend borrows money from me – she owes me £500 and won’t repay it

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How to kickstart your libido: Schedule sex, sleep for eight hours and book a holiday

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Relationship revival guide: how to keep dating when you already live together

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Why do I feel so daunted by dating?

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My boyfriend keeps making digs about my weight and it’s not funny any more

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The three rules of dating etiquette

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Dating and connecting can seem quite daunting. It can bring up feelings of being tested or judged or fear of being found wanting. But from working with hundreds of people…

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    A small moment… that holds a lot. There’s somethi A small moment… that holds a lot.

There’s something quietly vulnerable about sharing a piece of yourself in a public space.
Not just being seen, but being felt, interpreted, experienced by others.

This week, one of my paintings is part of The Rocketvan Spring Exhibition at The Rocketvan Spring Exhibition,
92 Brandon Street, London SE17 1AL.

From Thursday 30th April to Sunday May 3rd.

And I found myself reflecting on how similar this feels to love.

Because love asks the same thing of us.
To reveal something real.
To let ourselves be seen without fully controlling how we’ll be received.

And that’s not always comfortable.

But it is where connection begins.

Art, like intimacy, is not about perfection.
It is about honesty, presence, expression.
Allowing something inside you to take form, and trusting that it is enough.

Maybe that’s the invitation here.
Not just to view the work, but to notice what it brings up in you.

What moves you.
What opens.
What feels familiar.

Because those moments often tell us more about ourselves than we expect.

If you’re nearby, you’re very welcome to come and experience it in person.

What does being seen feel like for you lately?

If you visit, I’d genuinely love to hear what you felt.
    Do you ever catch yourself going into “defensive m Do you ever catch yourself going into “defensive mode” in your relationships?

That moment where you think, hang on, you’ve got this completely wrong… but somehow, things only escalate from there.

It can feel frustrating, especially when you’re trying to be understood and it just isn’t landing.

Sometimes, it’s not about being right. It’s about finding a few more words. A different way in. A way to let someone into your world, and to step into theirs too.

If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns or tired of the argy bargy, it might be worth exploring that with support.

Couples counselling, or even individual sessions, can help you shift the way you communicate and reconnect more calmly.

Have you noticed yourself becoming defensive in certain situations?

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    A thought about connection today… Why does laughte A thought about connection today…
Why does laughter make us feel so close to someone?

There’s a moment that happens when you laugh with someone, your body softens, your guard drops, and something in you says, I feel safe here.

Laughter isn’t just lightness.
It’s a form of emotional connection.

It tells your nervous system,
I can relax. I can be seen. I can be myself.

And often, it’s in those small, shared moments, a glance, a joke, a spontaneous laugh, that intimacy quietly begins to grow.

But many people have learned to hold themselves tightly in relationships.
To stay composed. To perform. To get it right.

And in doing so, they miss the very thing that creates real connection.

Connection doesn’t deepen through perfection.
It deepens through moments where you feel open, human, and unguarded.

Laughter is one of the simplest ways we return to that.

It’s not just about humour.
It’s about allowing yourself to be with someone, without effort.

This is something I’ll be exploring more deeply in my upcoming online event on the psychology of comedy and connection, how laughter creates emotional closeness in ways we often don’t realise.

21 May 2026, 17.00 to 19.00
Online
Early bird tickets, £17.50
General admission, £22.50

Tickets are available via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-psychology-of-comedy-how-laughter-brings-us-together-tickets-1984980402819?keep_tld=true

If you feel drawn to this, you’re very welcome to join.

What happens in you when you truly relax and laugh with someone?
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