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Making Love Last

22/4/2016

 
Loving Relationships | Deborah Farrell
What makes love last? Why does it fade? How do we decide if our partner is who we need them to be? Unconsciously, we regularly look to them for reassurance and wonder:
  • Are you interested in me?
  • Are you there for me when I need you?
  • Am I special to you?
  • Do you love me?
When we feel the answers to these questions are positive we feel safe. If we're unsure, we begin testing - looking for proof. Often we set ourselves up for failure and just end up arguing, which makes us feel less secure and begins a vicious cycle. So how do you stop this and communicate in productive ways that maintain a loving attachment? How do you break the cycle when conflict begins to weaken your connection with each other?


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Success is Not a Solo Pursuit

6/4/2016

 
Success is not a Solo Pursuit

​Success is not a solo pursuit - it's a team effort. You know this. You no doubt have some great support people amongst your family, friends, and colleagues. You no doubt employ a range of 'switched on' and trusted professionals  - accountants, financial advisors, mechanics, baby sitters, doctors, cleaners, etc. The team approach not only smart, it's just good old fashioned common sense. There are only 24 hours in a day, and everybody has their strengths. Having a team means you are not alone on the road to success. You have access to the best resources to solve practical problems before they arise and provide a safety net if they do. 

Yet, for some reason, when it comes to problems of a personal nature, most people hesitate to seek professional support because we think it means we are failing or weak. But the simple truth is, life can be incredibly complicated and quite challenging to say the least! Everybody struggles from time to time. Juggling relationships, children, work, friends, relatives, work, chores, and squeezing in some time for yourself or a little fun can seem like an impossible dream. No matter how well organised you are, every which way you turn there's yet another thing to sort out, or something or someone demanding your attention. New problems can be quite daunting or overwhelming, and old ones become a continual source of frustration. 


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Deborah Farrell 
(MCounPsych, MAPS) 

thewholisticpsychologist@gmail.com
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