These natural, feel-good chemicals trick you to focus on your partner’s good traits, and avoid awareness of their less desirable traits
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The good news is that gridlocked perpetual problems do not need to be a blight on your relationship, and in fact by addressing these issues you could make your marriage stronger
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Each partner typically brings more 'baggage' to a second marriage than they did their first, and this, in turn, causes a lot more stress and frustration
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Long before a marriage shows signs of deep trouble, there are usually little behaviours and feelings which can signal problems in the relationship
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If you follow these eight tips, you might be able to start the healing process sooner
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Some clients find it hard to make decisions or think clearly because negativity has flooded their mind
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I often see couples in my therapy room where one partner is complaining that their partner puts everyone and everything before them
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Spending more time than usual with your spouse – when your marriage is already struggling - exposes the cracks
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We need to ask our partner which ‘expressions of love’ they are receptive to. And then you need to tailor your ‘expressions of love’ to suit your partner
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Marriage can be great, but at times it can also be hard. For ALL couples
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What are the common ingredients in a successful relationship? Here are the traits I’ve often witnessed in relationships which flourish
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Most of us aren’t born with great communication skills
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...how to deal with their interfering, though often well-meaning, in-laws.
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No matter how well you and your partner get on, there will be times when you disagree
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'Bridge building' is, simply, reaching out to your partner to connect emotionally
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Jealousy in a relationship often arises because one partner feels insecure
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Every couple argues. We all get tired and angry from time to time
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Step-parenting is hard. Really hard. You want to support your partner by helping out with the parenting, but
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What makes a successful partnership? Sure, you need love, passion, chemistry, mutual respect and a genuine commitment...
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The dating scene is hard out there. Unless you are very lucky, you have to meet a lot of new people before you meet 'the one'.
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Most people experience the pain of a broken heart after the break-up of a relationship, especially if they are the one who is given the bad news
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It is not uncommon to come across the dilemma of one partner’s passive aggressiveness and the challenge that presents to the relationship.
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Everyone has their own stresses at Christmas time
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Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with Ben Fordham from Radio 2GB’s ratings-topping program Sydney Live about parents who unintentionally favour one child over another...
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We love our kids and want the best for them. And we know it is our job as parents is to love, nurture and protect them.
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Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with Jono and Melissa from radio 2UE’s program ‘Talking Relationships’ about what it's like to be dumped after a love affair you thought was forever...
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I like to talk to my couples about their emotional bank account. It’s a way of explaining how happiness ebbs and flows in a relationship.
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Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with Jono and Melissa from radio 2UE’s program ‘Talking Relationships’ about tactics for making online dating work.
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Lisa (not her real name) sought therapy after a string of unsatisfactory relationships with men she had met at various functions.
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Are you exhausted from trying to find the ‘right’ partner on dating websites and apps? You are not alone.
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When you are in a relationship, it’s normal for each other’s feelings to be hurt occasionally
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After years of fighting, neglect and disagreements, you and your partner finally agree on one thing: the best decision is for the two of you to no longer be a couple
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Jane (not her real name) was reasonably happily married and enjoying a successful career. Unfortunately, all the working-late nights ended up with her having an affair with the big boss (also married). He was exciting and intoxicating… he was her ‘soul mate’. She couldn’t believe that she had found ‘the one’. He was perfect for ... READ MORE
Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with David and Melissa from radio 2UE’s program ‘Talking Relationships’ about the challenges of raising adolescents after a divorce.
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Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with David and Melissa from radio 2UE’s program ‘Talking Relationships’ about tips for co-parenting after a divorce.
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Never underestimate how confusing a parent’s decision to divorce is for young children. They frequently blame themselves as they try hard to work out a reason for the separation. This is why both parents have to give them a clear, non-blaming explanation. This can be particularly hard as it is more than likely one if ... READ MORE
If your partner has an affair you will no doubt feel betrayed. You will feel hurt. And confused. And you will torture yourself thinking about how someone you love had secret moments with someone else. And how they lied to you so easily so they could conceal their affair. You may even blame yourself for ... READ MORE
Whether you are looking to reconnect with your partner, or to strengthen what you already have, here are four tips to help you create a more intimate relationship: Be physically affectionate during the day. This may include sex, or it may just be holding hands or hugging. Being physically affectionate not only feels good but ... READ MORE
Your child is starting to become less dependent on you to meet all of his/her needs. Sometimes this comes as a great relief and yet at the same time letting go can be so hard… it can be a time of great anxiety for both you and your child. Your child is about to discover ... READ MORE
We all want the best for our children. And that includes them having healthy friendships with other kids. But what is ‘normal’ when it comes to our kids and friendships? Here are the key points I discussed in a recent presentation I gave to parents regarding kids & friendship.
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Robert (not his real name) sought therapy because he wasn’t coping at work where he was a middle manager. He felt undermined and under-appreciated by his boss, and Robert’s natural anxiety tendencies made matters worse. Robert looked like he was close to a breakdown. On closer examination it became apparent that Robert’s problems stemmed directly ... READ MORE
Jenny (not her real name) is an all-too-common sufferer of anorexia nervosa. Although smart and social, Jenny is weighed down by what she calls her ‘passenger’ – that is, her illness. It’s an insidious condition which overwhelms her personality, her natural happiness and her ambition – it has literally ruined the past two years of ... READ MORE
Falling in love is a wonderful thing and when we finally find ‘the one’ and make the decision to commit we believe it will last forever. However, inevitably, every couple will experience relationship difficulties, most of which we will be able to deal with and move on. Sometimes though these challenges are just too much ... READ MORE
When Billy (not his real name) and his parents came to see me, the young boy came presented as likeable, energetic and respectful. But his parents told a different story. They said, at home, Billy was argumentative, prone to tantrums and fought tooth & nail with his older sister (who was, according to the parents, ... READ MORE
Learn your triggers – what is it that sets off your anxiety? It might be something like certain memories, or specific people or types of people. Or it might be certain situations at work or school. Every time you feel anxious, make a note in your diary identifying what the triggers were for each episode. ... READ MORE
Couples go through rough patches, as we all know. But what happens when the relationship has eroded so much that you no longer know the other person. I’m talking about where intimacy and meaningful discussions have been almost non-existent for years, and where you no longer have common interests or friends, and as a result ... READ MORE
Why it might pay to listen to your friends when they say your new partner is no good for you
April 9, 2021
Do you and your partner continually argue about the same old unresolved issues?
February 14, 2021
A key to a successful second marriage can be understanding the ‘baggage’ both of you bring
November 4, 2020
12 early warning signs your marriage could be headed for the rocks
September 22, 2020
How to start healing after a messy break-up
July 6, 2020
A simple solution to help you combat unnecessary negative thoughts
June 10, 2020
How high are you on your partner’s totem pole?
May 8, 2020
How coronavirus confinement could ultimately save your struggling marriage
March 31, 2020
Are your ‘expressions of love’ missing the mark with your partner?
March 5, 2020
The top 14 conversations you should have with your partner… BEFORE you get married
February 5, 2020
11 traits flourishing relationships have in common
November 5, 2019
4 tips for people having trouble communicating with their partner
October 13, 2019
Are your in-laws ruining your marriage?
September 7, 2019
Do you and your partner practice ‘repairing’… or do you let issues fester?
August 12, 2019
The subtle art of ‘bridge building’ is a key to a happy relationship
July 1, 2019
How to turn jealousy into a positive for your relationship
June 5, 2019
19 tips to stop your arguments escalating into destructive fights
May 1, 2019
5 tips for a more harmonious relationship with your step-children
April 1, 2019
What is the No. 1 ingredient for a successful marriage?
March 1, 2019
9 signs this person is ‘the one’ for you
February 8, 2019
Are you suffering from a broken heart this Valentine’s Day?
February 11, 2018
The danger a passive aggressive partner can present to your relationship
December 11, 2017
Will unrealistic expectations for Christmas ruin your day? Again?
December 7, 2017
Radio interview: Study finds parents may have gender bias
October 10, 2017
A strong marriage is one of the best things you can give your kids
August 22, 2017
Radio interview: What it’s like to be dumped after an affair with a narcissist
May 20, 2017
Regular deposits in your partner’s ‘emotional bank account’ is the key to a sound relationship
May 4, 2017
Radio interview: Tired of trying to find love online and getting absolutely nowhere?
March 17, 2017
Why do some single thirty-something women have recurring relationship problems? Is it their fault… or are they just choosing the wrong partners?
March 10, 2017
Tired of dating websites and apps? Ready to give up on love? Maybe it’s time for a new tact?
February 23, 2017
Sometime’s your partner’s feelings get hurt by something (trivial) you did unintentionally. Why is that?
February 13, 2017
Five steps to initiate and survive a divorce
January 17, 2017
Dumped at the end of an affair you thought was forever? Maybe you fell for a narcissist?
December 8, 2016
Radio interview: How parents can support adolescents during and after a divorce
November 23, 2016
Radio interview: Can people amicably co-parent after a divorce?
November 2, 2016
So you have decided divorce is your best option – But what about the kids? What to say and how to support them when you are co-parenting.
August 16, 2016
Surviving the affair
February 14, 2016
Four helpful tips for increasing intimacy in your relationship
August 31, 2015
Your little person is growing up! How can you support them on this marvelous journey?
May 28, 2015
Are you worried your child is not making friends?
May 27, 2015
Is your boss making your life a misery?
May 4, 2015
Is an eating disorder destroying your family?
April 14, 2015
How to regain the love in your relationship… and reconnect with your partner
March 9, 2015
Worried about your child’s poor behaviour?
February 17, 2015
Three simple tips to help you better manage stress & anxiety
January 28, 2015
What to do when your partner becomes a stranger in your home
January 7, 2015