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Disclaimer: These blog posts are for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be taken as counselling/therapy advice or used as a substitute for such. You should always speak to your own counsellor.

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

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

'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

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

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

Build positivity by being a loving partner

#buildpositivity #lovingrelationships #relationshipssquared

Dr Karin du Plessis

Apr 26, 20201 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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