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Toxic Communication After Kids: How to Break Cycles of Criticism and Defensiveness

Toxic Communication After Kids: How to Break Cycles of Criticism and Defensiveness

by Catherine Topham Sly | Apr 25, 2025 | couples

Do you ever find yourself snapping at your partner, shutting down, or stuck in the same old arguments on repeat? You’re not alone. When you’re raising kids together, the stress, sleep deprivation, and sheer number of decisions to make can push...
Dealing with Arguments in Your Relationship: How To Use Curiosity To Cultivate Closeness

Dealing with Arguments in Your Relationship: How To Use Curiosity To Cultivate Closeness

by Catherine Topham Sly | Feb 11, 2025 | couples

Arguments in relationships are normal; it’s their effective resolution which defines the strength of your relationship. Understanding and empathising with your partner’s feelings and building closeness are crucial. This blog post provides practical...
How To Communicate Your Needs And Create More Understanding In Your Relationship

How To Communicate Your Needs And Create More Understanding In Your Relationship

by Catherine Topham Sly | May 15, 2024 | couples

Effectively communicating your needs in a relationship is crucial for its success. This blog post explores strategies to help you discuss your needs with your partner, even when they differ. Key takeaways include staying persistent, understanding each other’s...
How To Resolve Resentment In Relationships: Tackling Shared Responsibilities

How To Resolve Resentment In Relationships: Tackling Shared Responsibilities

by Catherine Topham Sly | Nov 10, 2023 | couples

How to resolve resentment in relationships; focusing on the unequal division of shared responsibilities and mental load after having children. It’s important to understanding how gender roles and societal expectations contribute to resentment. Includes a free...
How to Safeguard Your Relationship: Tips and Strategies for Couples

How to Safeguard Your Relationship: Tips and Strategies for Couples

by Catherine Topham Sly | Sep 15, 2023 | couples

Discover how to safeguard your relationship by addressing warning signs like overwhelming negativity, toxic communication, highly stressful arguments, and rejected olive branches. Learn effective strategies for fostering positivity, managing conflict, and nurturing...
How to Save Your Relationship After Having Kids: Tips and Advice

How to Save Your Relationship After Having Kids: Tips and Advice

by Catherine Topham Sly | Mar 13, 2023 | couples

Having kids can strain relationships, but open communication, prioritising time together, showing appreciation and affection, and practicing patience and forgiveness can help strengthen bonds. If difficulties persist, seeking professional help from a relationship...
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