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7 Signs of a Toxic Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jun 27, 2026 | Relationship Counselling

A toxic relationship has the power to control your emotions and make you feel extreme highs and lows. It often happens when one or both parties show signs of manipulative behaviour, which may stem from previous experiences, past relationships or trauma. If the below signs resonate with you, it might be time to consider your options: 1. Everything is about them Toxic people have a way of making everything about them and like to be in control of... read more

Resolving Conflict at Home

This entry was posted by David Lawson | May 29, 2026 | Relationship Counselling

Unresolved conflict eats away at relationships like a big cancer. How you deal with conflict will mean it is resolved or it will get worse! Here are ten tips that if you implement then you will be able to resolve any conflict you part of. However, these tips will not resolve anything unless those involved in the conflict want the conflict to be resolved. If you or your partner secretly hope that you will win, then congratulations the conflict... read more

Difficult Conversations

This entry was posted by David Lawson | May 16, 2026 | Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Is there a conversation you’ve been putting off? Is there a coworker or family member with whom you need to talk – but don’t? Maybe you’ve tried and it didn’t turn out as you had hoped. Or maybe you fear that talking will only make things worse. Whatever the reason, you feel stuck and you’d like to free up that energy for more useful purposes. One of the most common reasons I hear for not holding difficult... read more

5 Relationship Killers that You Must Avoid

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Apr 11, 2026 | Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Relationships are made and broken all around us. Sometimes, we can become apprehensive about our own relationships. We try to protect what we cherish the most. We try to look at ways and means how we can keep our relationship flame burning. However, at the same time, we don’t realise that there are things we may do that can destroy a beautiful relationship. I think, it is these things – which are mostly behavioural traits – that we... read more

Six Secrets For “Flowing” Relationships

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Mar 20, 2026 | Relationship Counselling

Contrary to what you have heard, it’s not your looks, your money, your job or even your luck, that’s going to keep you in a great relationship, and keep it sizzling. No, the secret is how we go about it. 1. Stop competing with each other! Good relationships are about being on the same side. What’s the purpose in scoring all those points? Sure, you may cross the finish line first today, and maybe tomorrow as well. But you’ll be... read more

Reading The Signs: Common Relationship Mistakes

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Feb 28, 2026 | Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

No matter how you slice it, the breakup of a relationship usually leaves at least one person asking, how did this happen? The people who ask this question often are the ones who failed to recognise the warning signs that pointed to a relationship in jeopardy. The reasons can range from being too involved to being too detached. The insight and wisdom you gain from this experience usually comes too late save that relationship. So how can you... read more