For most of us in an intimate relationship, we are faced with the option to either suffer in the relationship the way it is or we can leave. Is there a real option to change and how can we do so over a longer period? You get practical steps in this podcast if you are up for something else.

We all face uncertainty in life as an intimate couple. What happens to us, and how do we deal with it? Some old patterns usually emerge and an opportunity of making some new more healty patterns arise. This and more will be talked about in this episode.

It is so normal to say that my X is a narcissist or psychopath. What is true, what is trying to cope with the disappointment and/or anger of things not working out? We are usually left with many confusing things after a breakup and the easiest thing is to blame. Let´s explore what is going on, in the name of actually moving on.

We all go through one or more periods of asking the question of whether we should end the relationship or not. Here I share some of the common mistakes I have seen as a couple therapist and some possibilities that arise.

In an intimate relationship we need to have a movement, a dance between our masculine and feminine sides. We both have both sides within us and need to find ways to balance them according to who we are. Thus finding out who we are in ourselves and not just accepting the roles society and inherited family systems have placed on us is an ongoing task, if we want our own relationship to blossom. Here we go through some ways in how we can meet that.

Growing closer in intimate relations. Is it possible? How? A story of what happened and some practical tips if you want to open up for growing closer with your loved one.

Am I turning into my Mum or what is happening? How old patterns confuse us in a way that we actually are unaware of what is me talking or is this my pattern from the past taking over, so I think it is me? If we want to change patterns in our relationship the easiest thing is to blame our partner, and not see our own unconscious patterns. What is making sense? What can we do? Here you get some practical tips.

Is action what is required to sustain and maintain a loving and authentic relationship or not? Or can it be both? The story of Tom and Stella, a couple in their 40s coming to therapy.

Serious illness is something one is faced with in a long term (or short term) relationship. Either yourself or someone you love or are close to. What happens and how do we deal with it? What are the stages of grief and how do these affect the relationship. This episode reveals a very personal story from me.

How to sustain intimacy in a (long term) relationship? What does it mean? Can we affect it? Stay tuned for good suggestions and easy to implement possibilities.