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What is stonewalling? Stonewalling in a relationship is when one person refuses to communicate or cooperate with their partner becoming like “a stone wall”. You may know it as its more common name, the ‘silent treatment’. Alternatively stonewalling can mean a partner dismissing everything as if the other person is “making a big deal out […] More
As part of our Stowe guests series, we are joined by Louisa Hope from Therapy Knutsford, who shares her simple yet extremely effective tips to help people cope when separating from a narcissistic, abusive relationship. Build a strong support network Narcissists are controllers, they try to alienate their victims from their support network. They don’t […] More
Whether it is your first Father’s Day as a single parent or your tenth, being away from your children on a special day is tough. For everyone, it will certainly be the first Father’s Day in lockdown. And for those fathers separated from their children and for others, a limit on the type of activities […] More
Ending the vicious cycle Do you and your partner constantly argue about the same issues? Perhaps it’s time to resolve those communication problems. ‘Everyone goes through bad patches in their relationships,’ says intimacy and relationship coach, Tracy Ziman Jacobs. ‘At some point, you might look at your partner and probably want to strangle them,’ she adds. Something may happen in […] More
The case Re AB: We have had cases previously concerning the use of eggs or sperm donated to a fertility clinic after the death of the donor – see, for example, this case back in 2015. However, I don’t recall previously coming across a case concerning the release of records of a deceased donor by […] More
Most households in the UK will be closely following the developing situation with COVID -19 with worry and concern. In a time where people are being encouraged to isolate at home, my thoughts turned to many of my existing clients, male and female, who may be self-isolating in an abusive relationship. Having practised family law […] More
In-laws – or outlaws? Have you been married for years, yet still can’t find a way to get along with your husband’s family? In-law troubles are as old as marriage itself and unlikely to vanish anytime soon. Sometimes it’s hard enough keeping the peace with your own family, never mind trying to deal with your […] More
Make the new year an opportunity to give your relationship a fresh, fabulous start. Tired of dealing with the same old problems in your relationship? It’s time to let go of all the negativity and make a resolution for improving life with your partner. Goal-setting isn’t only for you as an individual – it’s equally […] More
