Guides
A loving relationship can gradually become organised around one person’s anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, or ongoing crisis. You may find yourself listening,…
Different appetites for novelty can affect sex, travel, social plans, meals and everyday life. One partner may feel energised by spontaneity, while the other…
A first date does not require a complete account of your sexual history, preferences, or past relationships. It does create an opportunity to share enough…
A fear of success can look confusing from the outside. You may want a loving, secure partnership, yet pull away when the relationship becomes serious,…
Calling your partner by someone else’s name during sex can cause a sudden emotional shock. Even when the mistake is accidental, the person hearing it may feel…
Asexuality describes a broad range of experiences rather than a single way of relating to sex. Some people feel little or no sexual attraction, while others…
Caring deeply for a partner is a healthy part of intimacy. Codependent relationship patterns are different: your emotional stability, self-worth or daily…
Touch can feel loving, reassuring and intimate, yet it may also bring body shame, self-consciousness or fear of being judged to the surface. A partner who…
A partner bringing up kink can feel exciting, confusing, or alarming, especially when the subject arrives without warning. Kink is a broad term covering…
Couples across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane often tell therapists that desire has gone quiet, and the calendar is usually part of the reason. When work,…