The Big Love Myth

Cynthia ConnopLife tips, Love tips, relationships6 Comments

Sign Love Yourself First The Big Love Myth

I hear it a lot – if your relationship isn’t working or you have had a painful break-up, or you are unhappily single, it is because of the big love myth “You have to love yourself first before anyone else will.” It has almost become a cliche, that self-love is the cure all. What comes to mind is images of … Read More

Are You Really Listening?

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Couple close up and listening Are you really listening?

In the work I do with couples I find that being able to really listen to each other is a big factor in relationship satisfaction. And this is not just true for couples, it is important in all our relationships. In the article I want to share some insights and a case study to ask – Are you really listening? … Read More

How to Strengthen Relationships in Challenging Times

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Close up of couples faces How to strengthen relationships in challenging times

Why do some relationships get stronger, and some get weaker in traumatic circumstances? We often just don’t know how to strengthen relationships in challenging times. I live in Northern NSW Australia, an area that has been recently battered by severe flooding, and after two years of the pandemic there are  constant trials and troubles for people not only here, but … Read More