Relationships Archives | The Chelsea Psychology Clinic % https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/resources/blog/relationships/ Private Psychiatry & Therapy Clinic in London Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:15:46 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CPC-Favicon-150x150.png Relationships Archives | The Chelsea Psychology Clinic % https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/resources/blog/relationships/ 32 32 Relationship breakdown: understanding the signs and stages https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/relationships/relationship-breakdown-understanding-the-signs-and-stages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relationship-breakdown-understanding-the-signs-and-stages Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:53:41 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/?p=17675 Navigating the end of a relationship is never easy. It can feel like the rug has been pulled from under you, leaving you unsure of what’s next. Whether you’re married, in a long-term partnership, or dating, realising your relationship is breaking down can be heartbreaking. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “How did we get […]

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]]> Am I in an unhealthy relationship and how to fix it https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/relationships/am-i-in-an-unhealthy-relationship-and-how-to-fix-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=am-i-in-an-unhealthy-relationship-and-how-to-fix-it Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:25:33 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/?p=17633 Navigating relationships can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of life. We all desire a relationship that brings us joy, comfort, and support, but sometimes, despite our best intentions, we find ourselves in situations that leave us feeling drained, anxious, or unfulfilled. If you’re questioning whether you’re in an unhealthy relationship and […]

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]]> Hyper independence in a relationship – is it a trauma response? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/relationships/hyper-indepedence-in-a-relationship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hyper-indepedence-in-a-relationship Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:26:40 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/?p=15298 We’ve all heard the phrase, “no man is an island.” Yet, for some people, the idea of self-reliance can be taken to the extreme.  In the realm of psychology, particularly when it comes to relationships, we sometimes refer to this as ‘hyper independence.’ But is this staunch autonomy always a sign of strength, or could […]

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]]> Why am I attracted to toxic relationships? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/relationships/why-am-i-attracted-to-toxic-relationships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-am-i-attracted-to-toxic-relationships Thu, 04 May 2023 12:11:03 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/?p=14855 It happened again. Things started off so well.. “This is it”, you thought to yourself… “It’s finally happening… This is my person”. But before long, the same old red flags start creeping in again… Why do you always end up choosing the wrong partners? Why can’t you just find a healthy relationship like everyone else? […]

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]]> Why do we self-sabotage? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/blog/why-do-we-self-sabotage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-do-we-self-sabotage https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/blog/why-do-we-self-sabotage/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:44:07 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/why-do-we-self-sabotage/ What is self-sabotaging behaviour? Self-sabotage can be defined as any behaviour that goes against our self – our wider goals and values. Rarely do we set out to self-sabotage. In fact, it’s usually the reverse… You might be surprised to find out that most self-sabotaging behaviours stem from self-preservation.  Sometimes we self-sabotage to escape uncomfortable […]

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]]> https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/blog/why-do-we-self-sabotage/feed/ 0 Why am I so critical of my partner? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:37:11 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner/ Why do they always get everything wrong? They just don’t seem to get it… Whether it’s making a mess of your morning cuppa or the way they fumble their way through changing the lightbulb, whatever they do irritates you. It’s never enough. Maybe they’re not enough. Let’s face it, whenever you spend extended periods of […]

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]]> https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/why-am-i-so-critical-of-my-partner/feed/ 0 Feeling alone in a relationship – what steps can I take? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/relationships/feeling-alone-in-a-relationship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feeling-alone-in-a-relationship https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/relationships/feeling-alone-in-a-relationship/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:11:06 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/?p=7394 When we think of loneliness we may conjure up images of an elderly person living alone. But the truth is loneliness is a state of being – and it can happen to anyone. We will all experience loneliness at some point in our lives.  But rarely do we expect to feel this way in a […]

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]]> https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/relationships/feeling-alone-in-a-relationship/feed/ 0 Lack of emotional connection in a relationship – what are the signs? https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/lack-of-connection-in-a-relationship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lack-of-connection-in-a-relationship https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/lack-of-connection-in-a-relationship/#respond Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:54:47 +0000 https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/lack-of-emotional-connection-in-a-relationship-what-are-the-signs/ Do you and your partner feel like ships in the night? Do you “function” well together but always get the sense that there’s something missing? Your relationship may be lacking in emotional intimacy. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to throw the towel in just yet. That’s because emotional intimacy can be cultivated. It’s an […]

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