Have you ever found yourself pulling away from someone when the relationship starts to feel more serious? Perhaps you enjoy being close to someone, but then suddenly feel the need for space. Maybe you find it difficult to talk about your feelings, become uncomfortable when someone wants more from you emotionally, or start questioning theContinue reading “Why do I pull away when someone starts getting close? Understanding avoidant attachment”
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Why do I keep overthinking my relationship? Understanding anxious attachment
Have you ever found yourself analysing a text message over and over again? Wondering if you’ve said the wrong thing? Feeling anxious because your partner seems a little quieter than usual? Perhaps you’ve been told you’re “too needy” or that you “overthink everything.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. One possible explanation is anxiousContinue reading “Why do I keep overthinking my relationship? Understanding anxious attachment”
Should I stay or should I go? Questions to ask yourself if you’re unsure about your relationship
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”
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?”