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We hear and read about heartbreak everywhere – in songs, movies, plays, novels - but we hardly ever hear about the end of a friendship. Yet, losing a close, long-term friend can be as painful as losing a romantic partner. There seems to be an element of shame and stigma at play. Perhaps it's the fear of being branded as immature for placing too much importance on the relationship. Or, worse, as incapable of sustaining meaningful friendships. This feeling of shame can be experienced at...

Friendships can add so much richness to our lives, helping us feel connected, heard and valued. When friendships are thriving, they feel easy. You feel revitalised after spending time with them and know at its core, the friendship is true.

This isn’t always the case, however. People change and in turn, so do our relationships. Sometimes we grow apart. Our friendships become a burden, something that causes stress, worry and uncertainty. When this happens, it is time to implement a little...

Emotional cleaning: As a life coach I feel guided to encourage all peoples to be mindful of their thoughts when reflecting on the relationships in their lives - this includes their relationship with self and all significant others – family -  lover - partner - friend - colleagues - the environment… Tune into yourself and listen to your inner voice (your thoughts). Your thoughts are the control panel governing your feelings and your actions – imagine a daily dusting of...

We all know toxic relationships are bad for us, but we often don’t know how to identify if a relationship is toxic, frequently doubting our judgement on a person and burying those uneasy feelings that frequently arise. So, I thought I would write an article that addresses in a succinct way, how a toxic relationship is identified and what to do if you’re in one. Identify a toxic friendship Toxic people can be extremely difficult to identify, but I advise you to look...

The author, C S Lewis is best known for writing the series of children's novels that began with "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". But he also wrote a number of deeply philosophical books on a range of moral and spiritual topics. One of the most famous of these books was "The Four Loves" a radical new way of distinguishing between the four emotions we commonly refer to as love. He called these: affection, friendship, eros and charity. Understanding the difference and importance of...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we picture the commerce industry rubbing its hands gleefully. Each year, we tell ourselves “this year will be different” and we won’t partake in the commercial hype. But, somehow we still end up running out to the shops, or browsing online through the recommended ‘gift ideas for your loved one’.

If you feel like you’re missing a trick, and wonder if you could show your love in a more thoughtful, considered way (but ensure you still end up in their...