Practical Relationship Advice

Many of us feel emotional & cognitive dissonance between our commitment to social justice, while still having to navigate the realities of the world we *actually* live in. This is especially apparent in the relational dynamics with friends, family, and partner/s.

Boundaries has become a real buzzword in popular psychology, and these days in almost all of my client intakes someone cites “boundaries” as one of their issues. But what the fuck does that even mean? In this introduction to boundaries we look at defining boundaries, common challenges, and identifying your strengths & gaps.

Boundaries versus rules is an important distinction when we navigate power dynamics within relationships. A boundary is about power within me to make my decisions. A rule is about power over your decisions.

With social media omnipresent in our lives, how can we keep our sense of agency in the way we use them? And is social media in relationships a force of good, or evil? Tara Thomas and Kia Handley discuss the impact of social media in intimate relationships. [Includes audio & full transcript]

We’ve all been there before, a spicy conversation leads to escalating tensions and suddenly IT’S ON.

This tool is designed to help you increase self awareness, handle emotional stress, and learn how to stop fighting in relationships (before the shi!t hits)

Relationship roles often evolve without much thought, shaped by family patterns and unspoken habits. The trouble starts when mismatched roles, differing expectations, and unspoken agreements lead to frustration and conflict.

Finding yourself sexually attracted to someone else while in a committed relationship can feel unsettling, but it’s more common than you might think so there’s no need to feel sad, bad, or weird! If you’re wondering “Why am I attracted to someone else?” you’re in the right place—I wrote this for you.

The Seasons of Love framework explores relationship stages through nature’s rhythms, showing how relationships evolve in a cyclical pattern. It offers insights on navigating the natural ebbs and flows of connection, with each season bringing its own discussions, reflections, and actions to support growth and development.

21 Tips: From small changes (grayscale) to the big guns (k- safe), reclaim your partners attention and stop your phone damaging your relationship.

These days we’re all armchair psychologists, but could you be creating bigger problems in your relationship? Tara Thomas and Kia Handley talk about why you must stop pathologising your partner.
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