The Upside and Downside ofComparing Relationships Upside “It is absolutely normal” to compare your relationship to someone else’s, according to Dr Brian Doss of the University of Miami. He goes on to add that “It’s hard to know what a relationship ‘should’ or...
Knowing how to apologizecan save relationships The book “Five Languages of Apology’ (Chapman & Thomas, 2006) offers five steps to move toward healing relationship injuries. Chapman suggests that people have preferred ways of receiving apology messages, and that...
Don’t complain to me It’s your own fault What is a relationship injury? A relationship injury can occur for many reasons. Some reasons for relationship injury are when one or more individuals experience something in the relationship that leaves them with a perception...
Relationship ABC Aroha and Ben could feel the sudden escalation (names have been changed). The same hot topic had reared its ugly head again. Both of them felt triggered. Each of them could feel the emotions from previous encounters begin to surface. Things were about...
Healing: Misconceptions and Tips Most of us have experienced some kind of emotional injury. This injury could impact us as individuals, and also our relationships. Finding a way of healing injuries can help us move forward in a more positive way, and can save our...
Sexual Consent “Don’t guess the yes” When it comes to sex, world trends are moving toward what is called “affirmative consent”. What is affirmative consent? Some say it is a matter of common sense and respect. Let’s break it down to what affirmative consent is, and...
Jenny is a relationships counsellor. She began Courage Counselling to provide a family-safe environment to hold on to hope for families and relationships.