by Kathryn Porritt | Oct 20, 2017 | Couples, Marriage
TOXIC RELATIONSHIPSGot one? This may help. I’ve centred my blog around relationships. I’ve purposely called out the element of ‘work’ that is required for a successful long term relationship, whomever that relationship refers to. It could be your partner, your friend,...
by Kathryn Porritt | Oct 8, 2017 | Couples, Marriage
COUPLES COUNSELLINGMy partner had an affair: When is the best time for Couples Counselling? Last week I attended a 2 day training session for clinicians working with couples in the Gottman Institute method. It surpassed my expectations. You may have noticed I repost a...
by Kathryn Porritt | Sep 13, 2017 | Couples, Marriage
ON CIVIL RIGHTSAn invitation to a conversation for those who are considering voting ‘no’ in the same sex marriage plebiscite in Australia In Australia there is a burning civil rights issue at play. Actually there are a few, but there is one in particular...
by Kathryn Porritt | Aug 10, 2017 | Couples, Marriage
A RELATIONSHIP IS...Two Imperfect People not Giving Up on Each Other. A very dear friend of mine ended our phone conversation last week by saying, I have the perfect quote for you, I heard it on the radio: “A relationship is: Two imperfect people not giving up...
by Kathryn Porritt | Jul 28, 2017 | Couples, Marriage
UNSPOKEN CONTRACTSThe unspoken contract in a long term relationship: How to stay connected when growing up The thing is about life and growing up, is the inevitable stretch and strain that comes with working through those ‘battle scars’. We are constantly...
by Kathryn Porritt | Jun 16, 2017 | Couples, Marriage
UNFAITHFULHow a person can be unfaithful whilst remaining in a relationship If you have ever been cheated on by someone you love, or are in love with, you will know the life changing heartbreak that comes from that experience. When the pain subsides, you will ask so...