Valentine’s Day, traditionally a day of love and affection, can bring up a lot of different of thoughts and feelings. Whether you are in a relationship, happily (or unhappily) single, or in a “it’s complicated” situationship, this blog looks at how you can celebrate Valentine’s Day, whatever your relationship status.
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Facing Christmas alone? 6 ways to help you cope
If you’re facing this Christmas alone, whether through a breakup, dating disappointment, or simply finding yourself single when you didn’t expect to be. it can feel especially hard. Christmas has a way of shining a very bright light on relationships, togetherness, and family. When that’s exactly what feels missing, the loneliness can feel sharper, heavier,Continue reading “Facing Christmas alone? 6 ways to help you cope”
Am I going to be alone forever? What if the right person never comes along?
It’s a question that many people ask themselves at some point: What if I never find the right person? What if I end up alone forever? These fears can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like everyone around you is finding love while you remain stuck in the waiting game. The fear of being aloneContinue reading “Am I going to be alone forever? What if the right person never comes along?”
Unrequited Love: What it feels like and how to heal
Love is one of life’s most powerful experiences, bringing immense joy when it’s mutual. However, when that love isn’t returned, it can be deeply painful, leaving you feeling rejected and heartbroken. Unrequited love is something that isn’t talked about very often, so you may also feel very alone, or even embarrassed to be in theContinue reading “Unrequited Love: What it feels like and how to heal”
Self-Care and Self-Love in Relationships
I am a great believer in self-love and how it can be difficult to love someone else, or let them love you, if you don’t love yourself first. However, this doesn’t just apply when you are looking for a relationship – self-care and self-love should also continue when you are in a relationship. In fact,Continue reading “Self-Care and Self-Love in Relationships”
Love yourself: Valentine’s Day edition
Valentine’s Day, often celebrated as a day of love and affection, can be a mixed bag of emotions for many people. Whether you are in a relationship, navigating the complexities of love, or finding solace in your own company, this blog post aims to shed light on how you can approach Valentine’s Day with aContinue reading “Love yourself: Valentine’s Day edition”
The importance of setting boundaries
Before I started training to become a counsellor, I’d hadn’t really come across the concept of boundaries, but through my own training, self-development, and working with clients, I’ve not only become very familiar with the concept, but also learned the importance of having them. What are boundaries? A boundary can be defined as the edgeContinue reading “The importance of setting boundaries”