Category: Relationships

  • Setting Boundaries: Saying No Without Guilt

    Setting healthy boundaries is an essential skill for maintaining personal wellbeing. When you learn to say no without guilt, you create space for your own needs and priorities. Understanding why it feels difficult to decline requests can help you recognise unhealthy patterns of people-pleasing. We’ll explore … continue reading

  • How to Be Unoffendable

    Being unoffendable does not mean you lack feelings or that you allow others to walk all over you. It means you choose how to respond to words and actions that might normally trigger a defensive reaction. Developing this mindset can improve your relationships, reduce stress and … continue reading

  • The Psychology of Projection and its Impact on Relationships

    The mind often acts as a mirror for our own feelings and insecurities. When people project, they transfer unwanted emotions or traits onto someone else instead of recognising them within themselves. This tendency can influence how we see others and how we interact with them. Unchecked … continue reading

  • 20 Questions for Couples to Deepen Your Relationship

    If you’re looking for new ways to connect with your partner, asking thoughtful questions is a simple and effective path to deeper understanding. When you make time to really listen, you build trust and could discover things you might never have guessed. Whether you’ve been together … continue reading

  • The Power of Being Okay with Being Disliked and How It Deepens Relationships

    Many of us grow up believing that being liked by others is the key to forming meaningful connections. We try to be agreeable, easygoing, and non-confrontational in the hope of being accepted. Paradoxically though, the need to be liked by everyone often creates distance in our … continue reading

  • How to Deal with Constant Blockers at Work

    In every workplace, obstacles are inevitable. Whether it’s a colleague resistant to change, outdated processes, or communication gaps, blockers can derail progress and sap motivation. However, by understanding the nature of these challenges and applying targeted strategies, you can keep your work moving forward. We’ll explore … continue reading

  • The Power of Authenticity: How Being Genuine Enhances Our Connections

    In a world where social media and carefully curated images often define our interactions, the act of being authentic, embracing and expressing who we truly are, has never been more important. Authenticity is the cornerstone of genuine relationships, fostering trust, empathy, and a deep sense of … continue reading

  • 7 Ways for Dealing with Passive-Aggressive People

    Dealing with passive‐aggressive people can be a challenge that tests your communication skills, patience, and emotional resilience. Passive aggression is a style of behaviour where anger or resentment is expressed indirectly, through procrastination, backhanded compliments, sarcasm, or the silent treatment, rather than by openly addressing conflicts. … continue reading

  • 5 Strategies for Dealing with an Angry Person

    Anger is a natural emotion that when managed constructively, can signal that something important is at stake. When someone is angry, it can be challenging to know how to respond without escalating the situation further. We’ll explore practical strategies and communication techniques to help you de-escalate … continue reading

  • How to Maintain Lifelong Friendships

    Lifelong friendships aren’t built overnight. They’re cultivated through mutual trust, consistent effort, and a willingness to evolve together. In a world that’s constantly changing, these relationships serve as anchors, providing emotional support, boosting health, and enriching our lives in countless ways. We’ll explore what it takes … continue reading