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Common Relationship Problems

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 25, 2024 | Relationship Counselling

There’s always a point in relationships when things don’t go as smoothly as expected. Relationship problems arise, often because of the conflicting beliefs of the people involved, or the interruption of other matters, or the difficulty to express oneself in ways that other people can’t actually listen to and comprehend to what’s being said. Occasionally, there are those who simply don’t know what to do to build a good relationship. Secure... read more

Anger in a Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 11, 2024 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Stress

Being human is all about having feelings such as love, hate, happiness, sadness, confusion, enlightenment, and so on. However, one of the most powerful emotions that human beings encounter is anger. Anger in some people can be so overwhelming to the point that it habitually involves upsetting other people and sometimes getting physically violent. Generally, anger in a relationship can cause breakdowns, psychological and physical trouble and... read more

Managing Mistakes

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 11, 2024 | General Counselling, Life Coaching

No one is immune to making mistakes. But if we simply apologise and carry on as before, we’re in danger of repeating the same errors. When we don’t learn from our mistakes, we inflict unnecessary stress on ourselves and on others, and we risk losing people’s confidence and trust in us. Here are five steps to help you to learn from your mistakes: 1. Own Your Mistakes You can’t learn anything from a mistake until you admit... read more

The Impact of Bad Habits on Your Family

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 4, 2024 | Uncategorized

Your bad habits can adversely affect you and your entire family. This is especially true when you have kids. Kids can learn bad habits from their parents. If you’re a parent or you influence kids, you should eliminate your bad habits by replacing them with good habits. Handling Stress How you respond to stress in your life is usually a habit by the time you’re an adult. If you were not taught good ways of dealing with stress during childhood,... read more

Tips For Keeping Your Marriage Happy and Healthy

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 27, 2024 | Relationship Counselling

Keeping a marriage happy can be difficult if a couple approaches it from an unrealistic position. If you think you will never have a cross word or get fed up with each other, then you’re setting yourself up for a huge fall! What should be done, and many couples fail to do, is to sit down before marriage and have a frank and honest exchange about how they both see the marriage working. This should be one of the biggest discussions that... read more

Before You Start an Affair

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 21, 2024 | General Counselling, Relationship Counselling

When a relationship hits the rocks, one of the easiest situations to find yourself in is having an affair! Relationships with people outside your relationship can often be more appealing than staying faithful. Affairs are new, exciting and a reminder that we are still desired by others. These are reasons why some people find themselves having an affair. The downside of an affair is only ever faced when your partner or their partner finds out.... read more

Make Your Relationship Happen

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 14, 2024 | Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Setting goals does not just apply to your career, your finances, or your fitness. Goals apply to every aspect of your life and that includes your relationship. What’s Holding You Back? The first thing to do when trying to change the way you’re approaching your love life is to look at what is holding you back. For many people, it’s a lack of trying. Either they’ve been hurt before, they’ve lost confidence, or they just don’t realise they have... read more