Autonomy VS interdependence
One of the central tensions I see in modern relationships is the difference in how partners interpret autonomy and interdependence. Couples often assume they’re speaking the same emotional language, but they’re not.
Couple Connections
Karen Doherty Coaching, Couples Coaching Brighton, Blog Category: Couples Connection.
Cultural differences in relationships
Couples from different cultural backgrounds often discover that the most important work is not deciding which culture should “win.” Instead, the challenge is learning whether it is possible to build a shared culture together.
Where do men learn intimacy now?
Many men struggle deeply with emotional closeness. This is not because they lack desire for connection, but because they were never really taught how to build it.
Who initiates now? Gender and dating
Many emotionally aware, capable women still feel a quiet hesitation when it comes to initiating romantic connection. Why?
Intergenerational living
I have long been a fan of intergenerational living. I have practised it in one form or another for most of my life.
Karen Doherty Netflix Blue Therapy
Last year, I had the pleasure of working with Netflix on a new series called Blue Therapy. Being part of the production was genuinely enjoyable, down to both the creative process and the couples at the heart of the show.
Work versus relationship
Balancing work and relationships requires intention. It asks for conscious choices, shared responsibility and a willingness to prioritise the couple alongside professional ambition.
Couple New Year’s Resolutions
I urge couples to establish shared goals. Not the superficial “hashtag” kind. I’m talking about meaningful commitments that nurture closeness, create shared experiences, and build a vision for the future together. These are the kinds of goals that strengthen bonds and transform resolutions into lasting connection.
What a “porn addiction” really represents
Porn use is not simply a “bad habit”. It can be a symptom of unmet emotional and sensory needs. By addressing these needs directly, couples can work toward more connected, fulfilling sexual relationships.
Restoring Intimacy
Restoring emotional and sexual intimacy isn’t about more sex or different experiences – it’s about slowing down enough to notice what sex is standing in for.