There are moments in a relationship where something just doesn’t feel quite right. Not necessarily wrong enough to leave, but not right enough to feel settled either. You might find yourself going back and forth: “Maybe it’s just a phase.”, “What if I’m expecting too much?”, “But what if I walk away and regret it?”.Continue reading “Should I stay or should I go? Questions to ask yourself if you’re unsure about your relationship”
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Is it normal to feel unsure about your relationship?
Feeling unsure about your relationship doesn’t mean it’s doomed. Learn why doubt happens, what’s normal, and when to seek guidance from a therapist.
How self-belief influences your relationships
Ever find yourself falling for the same type of person again and again, or wondering why your relationships never turn out the way you want them to? It’s easy to blame others when you get hurt, but if this is a recurring pattern in your relationships, perhaps the answer lies closer to home… Our ownContinue reading “How self-belief influences your relationships”
The Pros and Cons of Online Dating
The pros and cons of online dating
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”
Rebuilding trust in a relationship
In the last blog, we looked at the importance of trust in a relationship: https://beckystokes-counsellor.co.uk/2023/10/17/building-trust-in-relationships/ This blog is about how to rebuild trust in a relationship after it has been damaged. Whether the breach of trust was due to infidelity, lies, broken promises, or any other issue, it is possible for to be restored withContinue reading “Rebuilding trust in a relationship”
Building trust in relationships
In the last blog, we have talked about affairs – why people have them and the effect they can have: https://beckystokes-counsellor.co.uk/2023/09/12/why-do-people-have-affairs-and-what-impact-do-they-have-on-those-involved/. So this month, I thought we’d take a look at the importance of trust in a relationship and how to build it. The importance of trust Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship. Continue reading “Building trust in relationships”
Why do people have affairs, and what impact do they have on those involved?
In the last blog we looked at the signs your partner may be having an affair, and this one follows on from that by looking at the reasons people have affairs and the effect they can have on all of the people involved (you can read it here). What are the most common reasons forContinue reading “Why do people have affairs, and what impact do they have on those involved?”
Signs that your partner may be having an affair
It can be devastating to find out your partner is having an affair, or dating multiple other people, but knowing that that is the case puts you back in control of your relationship, because you can then choose what you want to do – end the relationship, try to repair the relationship, or ignore theContinue reading “Signs that your partner may be having an affair”
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”