You count down to fly in day. Whether you’ve been on site on or holding things together at home, you imagine that first day back under the same roof. You’ve missed each other. Missed the support. Missed the physical closeness. And yet, when the swing...
You’re in the middle of an argument. Voices aren’t necessarily raised, but something has shifted. Your chest feels tight. You can feel the pressure building. One of you says, “I can’t do this right now.” …Or maybe nothing that calm. …Maybe someone...
FIFO is often spoken about casually, especially here in Australia. The term is familiar. The lifestyle is common. But living FIFO is not a small adjustment. It is a long-distance relationship layered on top of family life; where one partner is physically absent for...
Valentine’s Day for Long-Term Couples Who Love Each Other but Feel Disconnected As Valentine’s Day approaches, couples who are already feeling emotionally distant often notice the distance even more. There can be a strange mix of hope and disappointment. Hope that...
Why couples keep having the same argument (and how to get unstuck) If you feel like you and your partner keep having the same argument, just with different details, you’re not imagining it. …different topic …same tension …same emotional ending. Many couples I work...
The Gottman Method: A Research-Based Way to Understand Your Relationship Many couples come to counselling feeling stuck in the same conversations, unsure how they keep ending up in the same place. They care deeply about their relationship, yet something isn’t landing...
