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Being a good listener
#goodlistening #attentiveness #relationshipssquared Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only. It should...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Aug 2, 20201 min read
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Might it be time for couples therapy?
Escalating conflict? Emotional distance? Trust issues? Sexual intimacy virtually non-existent? It might be time for couples therapy. This...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Jul 18, 20201 min read
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'Destiny' or 'Growth' Relationship Mindsets
Which camp do you fall in? 'Soulmates' OR 'We can grow together'? Or a bit of both? This is no small question. Your answer to that...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Jun 19, 20202 min read
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The Right Measurement Stick
#conflict #beingrightorhappy #compassion #relationshipssquared Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only....
Dr Karin du Plessis
May 28, 20201 min read
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Forgive each other - we are all imperfect
#forgiveness #humanimperfection #compassion #relationshipssquared Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes...
Dr Karin du Plessis
May 2, 20201 min read
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Build positivity by being a loving partner
#buildpositivity #lovingrelationships #relationshipssquared
Dr Karin du Plessis
Apr 26, 20201 min read
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Make time for each other
#maketimetogether #showaffection #relationshipssquared Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only. It...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Apr 17, 20201 min read
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Mind reading? No, express your needs clearly.
#mindreading #expressyourneeds #relationshipssquared Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only. It should...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Apr 12, 20201 min read
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Gentle Start-Ups Improve Conflict Discussions
Conflict is unavoidable, but how we fight, in particular how we start the conversation can have a huge impact on where the conversation...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Apr 11, 20202 min read
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Turning Towards your Partner
#turningtowards #emotionalconnection #relationshipssquared Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only. It...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Apr 3, 20201 min read
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Self-soothing during tense times
Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be taken as counselling/therapy advice or used as...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Mar 28, 20201 min read
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One Minute Meditation
Many of us are stressed, but time poor. Apart from causing muscle tension and making us feel on-edge, stress can also lower your immunity...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Mar 8, 20201 min read
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What makes for a good life?
Listen to Robert Waldinger talking about lessons from the longest study on happiness. This 75-year study shows: Good relationships with...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Mar 8, 20201 min read
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Problematic phone use
Smartphones. So useful! And sometimes so detrimental to our 'in-person' social relationships. A common complaint might be that your...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Feb 9, 20206 min read
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I didn't know that about you!
How well do you still know your partner? Many of you will say, 'Yes, of course, we live together, so we know what is going on in each...
Dr Karin du Plessis
Jan 10, 20202 min read
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