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Apply your learnings about life and relationships going forward. Be sure to ask for what you want, and make sure that you are heard and not over-ruled. Take lessons from the past and try not to make the same mistake again.
After the Honeymoon
Apply your learnings about life and relationships going forward. Be sure to ask for what you want, and make sure that you are heard and not over-ruled. Take lessons from the past and try not to make the same mistake again.
How to Recalibrate and Regain your Sense of Self after an Intense Period of Time Together
It happens to all of us. After an intense time together like the Christmas and New Year holidays, and school holidays, we can find ourselves irritated, annoyed and conflict (arguments) can easily break out. Repairing any damage to the relationship can be hard....
How to find peace in your relationship decisions
Apply your learnings about life and relationships going forward. Be sure to ask for what you want, and make sure that you are heard and not over-ruled. Take lessons from the past and try not to make the same mistake again.
Meeting your partner online – what to be aware of
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF MEETING YOUR PARTNER ONLINE by Annie Gurton, Couples Counsellor based on Sydney's Northern Beaches Online dating is the new normal way to meet a partner, but it’s not without its risks. In the good old days, we’d usually meet a friend of...
If you find out your partner has been lying
http://rescu.com.au/what-to-do-when-you-find-out-your-partner-has-been-lying-to-you/
How to deal with a two timing partner
HOW TO DEAL WITH A TWO TIMING PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Imago Couples Counsellor based on Sydney's Northern Beaches If your partner says that they want other relationships too, and you find the idea absolutely repugnant or completely unacceptable, then say so and...
Podcast of Annie Gurton guesting on Ageing Fearlessly radio show.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-12-karen-and-annie-gurton/id1279742767?i=1000392778508&mt=2
How to move on after a huge argument
HOW TO MOVE ON AFTER HAVING A HUGE ARGUMENT by Annie Gurton, Imago Couples Counsellor from Sydney's Northern Beaches. Working with couples as I do, I am frequently asked how to handle arguments, or ‘ruptures’ as we Imago Relationship Therapists call them. Many people...
How To Stand Up To A Critical Partner
HOW TO STAND UP TO A CRITICAL PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches Criticism is like battery acid in a relationship – extremely caustic and powerfully, permanently damaging. For many women with good levels of...
How to Recover from The Death of a Partner
HOW TO RECOVER FROM THE DEATH OF A PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches Death of your partner is up there with the most traumatic things that could ever happen to you. It is devastating, and getting life back on track...
Steps for Letting Go of a Long Term Relationship
STEPS FOR LETTING GO OF A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP THAT’S JUST NOT RIGHT by Annie Gurton, Couples Counsellor from Sydney's Northern Beaches People tend to leave their lovers in the most vindictive and harmful ways. There may be any number of causes – frustration,...
How to Overcome Judgment in a Relationship
HOW TO OVERCOME JUDGMENT IN A RELATIONSHIP by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches When we judge someone, we diminish ourselves. Judgement is a vice as bad as the seven deadly sins of pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and...
Steps To Help You Re-Fall in Love With Your Partner
STEPS TO HELP YOU RE-FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR PARTNER by Anne Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches Invariably, relationships start with both parties on their best behaviours. This includes doing thoughtful things for each other, and...
How to Recover From a Long Term Relationship
HOW TO RECOVER FROM A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches When a relationship ends a common phrase to hear is ‘You must move on’ as though thats a simple instruction and a complete cure of the heartache...
How to Improve Your Interactions With Your Partner
HOW TO IMPROVE INTERACTIONS WITH YOUR PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches The most common complaint that I see with my couples clients is a breakdown of communication.It’s not unusual for a relationship to reach a point...
Can a Relationship Survive Multiple Infidelities?
CAN A RELATIONSHIP SURVIVE MULTIPLE INFIDELITIES? by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist, Sydney's Northern Beaches. If your partner has cheated on you once you have probably been to hell and back to save the relationship and rebuild trust. Fidelity is usually...
How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Relationship
HOW TO STOP SELF-SABOTAGING YOUR RELATIONSHIP by Annie Gurton, Imago Couples Counsellor from Sydney's northern Beaches If you go into a relationship convinced that its not going to last, its hardly surprising that you ensure that it fails. No-one can be positive how...