Read our posts about Friendship

02Sep

Recognise the Good People in Your Life – And Keep Them Close

Gill Hasson

friendship, relationships, selfcare, volunteer, wellbeing

Soul

Loneliness and isolation have a significant impact on our health, but relationships aren't always easy to find. Author Gill Hasson offers advice on recognising and nurturing the good relationships that bring us joy, laughter and support.
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30Jun

How Training as a Therapist Changed My Relationships

Pat Capel

friendship, therapists, therapisttips

Therapists

Training as a therapist or counsellor is a long journey that often involves significant change on a personal level. Therapist Pat Capel reflects on how his training changed his relationships and understanding of himself.
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19Feb

What Does Real Intimacy Feel Like?

Cory Muscara

couples, friendship, intimacy, love, relationships, self, sex

Relationships

By knowing ourselves, we can bring real intimacy into our relationships – romantic and platonic. Cory Muscara explores what might be holding us back, and how we can overcome our barriers.
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06Nov

Love is Love: On Friendship

Rakhi Chand

friendship, men, relationships, wellbeing, women

Therapists

Research shows that friendships are as important for our health and wellbeing as romantic relationships - so why don't we celebrate them like we should, says therapist Rakhi Chand
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24Oct

How to Support Someone Without Saying the Wrong Thing

Gill Hasson

couples, family, friendship, love, relationships

Relationships

When a friend or partner comes to us with a problem, it can be tempting to offer solutions – or we might not have any idea what to say at all. Here are some dos and don'ts
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07Mar

How To Keep Healthy Boundaries With a Friend in Need

Rachel Farhi

boundaries, depression, friendship, relationships

Therapists

We all want to look after our friends in need, but what if the boundaries get blurred and you end up giving too much? Rachel Farhi explains healthy boundaries and compassion fatigue
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07May

Why It's So Important to Ask for Help When You Need It

Gill Hasson

family, friendship, relationships, self, wellbeing, work

Soul

Refusing to ask for help when you need it is counter-productive. Gill Hasson shares some advice on how to be more comfortable relying on others
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25Apr

Is it Possible to Stay Friends with Your Ex?

Gurpreet Singh

boundaries, breakups, friendship, love, parenting, relationships

Therapists

Even after an amicable breakup, it's not common to stay friends with an ex. Therapist Gurpreet Singh explores the importance of setting new, healthy boundaries for success in this new version of your relationship
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29Mar

How Good Relationships Can Boost Our Health

Dr Jeremy Howick

friendship, health, love, relationships, stress

Relationships

Our romantic relationships, friendships and wider social networks keep us physically healthy by reducing stress and anxiety
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05Mar

Can We See Our Partners for Who They Really Are?

Gilead Yeffett

couples, friendship, love, marriage, relationships, self

Therapists

Fixed ideas around who our partners and friends are might be reassuring, but they can also limit growth, says psychotherapist Gilead Yeffett. Instead, what would it mean to look at your relationship with fresh eyes?
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