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What Counts as Cheating within a Relationship?

Here at Relationship Counselling kent we are often asked- “What Counts as Cheating within a Relationship?” Our relationship counsellors will be inclined to reply   “When you do, say or write something that you wouldn’t want your partner to see, hear or read then you know you are being unfaithful ” Cheating or unfaithfulness is difficult to define because people differ in what they deem appropriate contact or interaction with for a partner to have with someone else.   And to make matters more problematic, many people do not like to define what counts as cheating because by keeping the rules vague and ambiguous, it makes it easier to cheat.  If you don't know what the rules are, you really can't break them – or so some people like to think. There may not be an approved checklist for what qualifies as cheating, but here at Relationship Counselling Kent are some questions you can ask you that might help clarify the issue for you: 1) Even if you’re not sure if you ar

Benefits of Marriage Guidance for Intimacy Problems

Intimacy problems are one of the most common issues are relationship experts see at Relationship Counselling Ashford. We can help you get to the bottom of what is causing a lack of intimacy and help you turn things around. Intimacy can mean a number of things - from sex, to kissing, cuddling or sharing of intimate thoughts. When intimacy becomes a problem it can cause great hurt and upset for one or both parties in the relationship. A lack of intimacy can also be one of the most difficult things to talk about, so often try and deny there is a problem and look to blame other things in the relationship for causing the problems. Before you give up bringing the intimacy back in to your relationship why not give Relationship Counselling Ashford a try? You’ll be encouraged to talk If you don’t talk openly and honestly with your partner and share what is on your mind, neither of you will know what the problem really is or what can be done about it. Our relationship counsellors will ask you b

Is your Relationship Stuck?

 Lots of couples find that their relationships become ‘stuck’ for whatever reason and hundreds have benefited from the help of marriage counselling Ashford to move them forward. Many of the couples we see tell us that they feel they have reached a stalemate because the problems within their marriage can run very deep. Perhaps one or both of you feel unable, or unwilling, to talk about things without the help of a third party. Examples of why a marriage might become stuck Not spending enough quality time together Not trying new things together Taking each othe r  for granted Not feeling appreciated or showing appreciation Intimacy problems Stopped sharing thoughts or feelings with each other You can’t communicate without leading to an argument T hese problems tend to end up with both people ‘blaming ‘th e  other and a lack of respect on both sides begins to set in. If these issues are not addressed at an early stage; the relationship may begin to

Are you Thinking of Ending Your Relationship?

Are you considering putting an end to your relationship? Check out the below from Marriage Counselling Tonbridge , it might make you reconsider. It’s not easy to stay in a relationship that has perhaps turned sour or you feel is going nowhere. However, sometimes it’s even harder to leave. This is often because we experience doubt that we are we might not be doing the right thing in leaving. It’s disappointing that a marriage we had so much faith in has broken down and we are left with asking ourselves a number of questions, such as “What if I regret it?” “What if I never meet anyone else?” “What if I realise I miss them?” So have you tried everything to ensure you are making the right choice? Here at Marriage Counselling Tonbridge we’ve helped plenty of couples re-build their relationships after experience intimacy problems, lack of communication or even an affair for example. And we want to save you from having any regrets you might have once you make that final decision.