By Ishma Alvi Social media seems to be rife with people musing on increased sex drives, joking about maternity wards being over-run in nine months and about how the combination of increased free time and being almost constantly on-line is increasing porn consumption and masturbation. However,...
By Ishma Alvi Being forced to cohabit in a single space with a partner, without the relief of a change of environment or company, is stressful. Stressful for a number of reasons. For one thing, the average human being typically buys in to the well-established myth of...
By Lucimey Lima Although the adjectives of this title seem to be contradictory, as ‘lovely’ and ‘challenging’ can be hard to imagine when describing a single phase of life. However, these two words and the feelings they represent co-exist in how a family can experience a...
Here’s a relationship myth that seems to have been missed in past articles and it’s quite a big one (sorry for the oversight!): ‘Love means never having to say you’re sorry.’ This myth needs to be busted, once and for all, as it can be...
Strong, meaningful relationships help us on the path to wellness and satisfaction. Our ability to improve our connections increase when we take time to get to know ourselves, and others, better. One of the ways we can cultivate this is with mindfulness. This allows us...
Non-Verbal Communication: Speaking to the Unsaid Non-verbal communication or the ‘unsaid’ can be as effective a mode of engagement as verbal, adding depth and resonance to any interaction. This is especially true for communication within a relationship. Most couples have a verbal and a non-verbal history;...
This month at Vida Psychology we are talking about connecting with people. When your child is yelling and screaming in front of you, what would happen if you view this as a chance to connect? Child psychologists think of tantrums as a method of communication. Try...
Learn how to Communicate Let’s Talk about Talking Part II: Now What? Now we know what the myths are, how to move forward from that? Of the various glues that hold relationships together, mutual respect, love and attraction, communication is key. But how to do it in such...
Let’s Talk about Talking Part I: Myths & Myth Busting There are many misconceptions or ‘myths’ about being a part of a couple or in a relationship. These myths are reinforced by media (especially social media), which can lead those who are struggling in a relationship to...
An abusive relationship is one where someone behaves in a way that is controlling or intimidating towards their partner. This behaviour is intentional and deliberate and it can be physical, emotional, verbal, financial or sexual in nature. Abusive relationships exist across all genders, socio-economic groups...