Desire versus commitment in relationships
There is a difference between being desired and being chosen.
In modern relationships, a lot of people desire your presence. They enjoy the connection, the attention and the moments you share.
Relationships
How parenthood changes a relationship
Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest transitions. Alongside the joy, excitement and love that children bring, parenthood also changes the relationship between partners in ways that many couples don’t fully anticipate.
Talking relationships on The Girls Bathroom podcast
I recently had the pleasure of joining the brilliant hosts of The Girls Bathroom podcast for a conversation all about modern relationships.
The Churn
Many of the couples who sit in my therapy room today are navigating challenges that simply did not exist ten years ago.
Sensory overload and intimacy
We often talk about intimacy as if it should be instinctive. As if, with the right person, it will simply click into place and feel effortless. For many neurodivergent people, especially those with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing differences, it rarely feels that simple.
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.
Rewriting inherited relationship scripts
When a couple walks into the therapy room, I don’t just meet two individuals. I meet two entire histories. Their parents, siblings, caretakers, even grandparents. These are all present in the ways a couple speak, argue, reach or retreat. Our early experiences with receiving care have a lifelong impact on how we naturally interact.