Relationships
A Subtle Bully
A controlling relationship is one where a partner uses tactics to dominate, manipulate, or restrict the other person's freedom. Control can be emotional, financial, social,...
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Recognising An Abusive Relationship
Being in a relationship that is emotionally, verbally or physically abusive can be a very confusing and difficult experience for anyone. In moments of distress...
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Improving Your Health Between the Sheets
When we think about sleep hygiene, we often picture a solitary routine: putting down the phone, dimming the lights, perhaps reading a few pages of...
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Choosing a Better Partner
When a person leaves a relationship where they were bullied, they are reluctant to trust another person in a committed relationship. It is difficult to...
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Bullying In a Relationship
Bullying, a term we are more accustomed to hearing in playgrounds and schools, is sadly not an experience confined to childhood or adolescent years. In...
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Time To Walk Away
Being part of a relationship should never be a time when any type of bullying is acceptable, and a person who chooses not to change...
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The Psychology of Sunk Cost in Fitness and Relationships
Have you ever continued with a gym membership you barely use, simply because you have already paid for the year? Or perhaps stayed in a...
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The Impact of Open Dialogue on Fitness Motivation
Starting a new exercise regime often feels like an isolated endeavour, where individuals battle their own mental hurdles in silence. However, sharing these struggles and...
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No Respect, Trust Or Support
Being in a relationship should mean mutual respect, trust, and support. However, some relationships may take a darker turn where one partner exerts control over...
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Building Dating Confidence
If you question a group of people who have left a relationship where they were bullied, the majority of them would say they do not...
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Hesitant to Commit
Anyone who has just left a bullying partner would be wise to make sure they do not enter the same type of relationship again. They...
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