Posts Categorized: Communication

Breaking Point

Study shows 18% of married or cohabiting couples are in distressed relationships  Research, published by Relate shows almost one in five married or cohabiting couples are in distressed relationships: that’s 2.87 million people across the UK*. A distressed relationship is defined as a relationship where issues and disagreements are severe leading to clinically significant negative… Read more »

How to stop arguments spinning out of control: using time outs

Have you noticed that arguments with your partner often blow up before getting resolved? Do disagreements easily pass the point of no return? Do you sometimes both say things you’ll regret later before one of you storms out? Are issues only ironed out after an apology? Many couples bring this destructive pattern of conflict to… Read more »

10 tips for a happy relationship

1. Talk constructively How you say things is as important as what you’re saying. If you and your partner are having a disagreement, don’t just attack them or go all-out criticising. Why not try using ‘I’ statements? By saying ‘I feel’ rather than ‘You always…’ you’re taking responsibility for your emotions and your partner won’t… Read more »

Teaching creeps up on you

Teaching creeps up on you and lifts time from your back pocket without you noticing Our latest survey of the nation’s relationships The Way We Are Now 2015 reveals 22% of people work longer hours than they choose and it’s damaging their health. It also reveals that 94% of relationship practitioners agree that being unhappy… Read more »

How to cope with loneliness

How to cope with loneliness Our new survey of the nation’s relationships The Way We Are Now 2015 reveals that one in ten of us has no close friends – the same finding from our report last year. Being lonely affects you in lots of ways. It can reduce your confidence, make you feel less… Read more »