The reality of pregnancy…
I’m having a ‘miracle pregnancy’. But this is why I’d never tell people to believe in miracles. Many, many individuals and couples go through fertility… Read More »The reality of pregnancy…
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Should there be a movement for family law becoming more therapeutic?
Family lawyers? Or Family Solutions Advisors? When is a family lawyer not a lawyer? When they’re a coach, counsellor, emotional support, psychologist and spend their… Read More »Should there be a movement for family law becoming more therapeutic?
Taking the “F You” out of Divorce
Last month was an exciting one for family lawyers as the long-awaited introduction of no-fault divorce became law. There’s no doubt this is a big… Read More »Taking the “F You” out of Divorce
What is love?
What is love? (“baby don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me, no more”) Thank you to Haddaway for making it impossible to say those words without… Read More »What is love?
Lawyers: why telling your client not to do ‘the thing’ may not work. And what to say instead.
The recent and very public separation of Alice Evans and Ioan Gruffudd is a story that, in some ways is as old as time. Man… Read More »Lawyers: why telling your client not to do ‘the thing’ may not work. And what to say instead.
Are relationship ‘MOTs’ the future?
A couple came to see me a year or so ago. They appeared in different Zoom windows because they were in separate houses. A few… Read More »Are relationship ‘MOTs’ the future?
What makes a ‘good’ (and ‘bad’) relationship?
Me and ‘him indoors’ celebrated our wedding anniversary last week. This gave me a chance to share photos on social media of our wedding day; me looking pretty, him looking young; both of us looking considerably less knackered than we do now.
Read More »What makes a ‘good’ (and ‘bad’) relationship?Going through a relationship breakdown (or supporting someone who is)?
Here are 3 top tips when going through a relationship breakdown (or supporting someone who is).
Read More »Going through a relationship breakdown (or supporting someone who is)?One very easy (and slightly naughty) way of getting rid of anger!
Watch one very easy (and slightly naughty) was of getting rid of anger.
Read More »One very easy (and slightly naughty) way of getting rid of anger!Letting the sunlight in…12 tips for relationships during lockdown
For couples everywhere, spending so much more time together during lockdown is a gift as well as a challenge. Forced proximity = new opportunities. We’ve all found different ways to be together in this Covid-19, safety-first time. However, in the hope that this might help, I’ve drawn together some ideas that will help make things better.
Read More »Letting the sunlight in…12 tips for relationships during lockdown