So many couples will say that in our relationship we do the same thing day in and out. Our communication, affection, intimacy, quality time is all the same - it's Groundhog Day! In this episodeI talk about: two needs you must meet to have a great relationship biggest fit falls couples fall into  how you can create spontaneity and variety in your relationship. simple ways to increase variety in your conversations, affection, intimacy and quality time.   Connect with me at: laura@laurapresscounselling.com.au https://www.laurapresscounselling.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/laurapre ..read more

This conversation is a fun one but also it actually gets past the bubble bath conversation for self love and self confidence which is really important.   In this episode we go into:    What happens when you break trust with yourself  How to grow your confidence  How to feel more confident in the bedroom with practical tips and hacks to do this  How perfection can kill the romance   Why it is important to be in your body during intimacy  How to have conversations about intimacy and confidence in the bedroom    Connect With Me At: laura@la ..read more

In this episode I go into one main topic couples want to go round and round about in sessions all the time - parenting. In this episode I go into: How to get on the same page as parents How to combine gentle parenting and more traditional discipline methods How getting on the same page can really help your relationship How to have standard rules and boundaries in place for your kids and why this is important Practical ways you can get on the same page   Read more about the exclusive couples counselling retreat here.    Connect With Me At:   laura@laurapresscouns ..read more

In todays episode; I dive into the often blush inducing and sometimes embarrassing topics around intimacy.  In this episode I talk about:  How to have conversations around intimacy with your partner  Why it is important to have these conversations with your partner  How you’re up bringing influences how comfortable you are with these conversations  Positive impacts of having intimacy in your relationship  How to understand your partners wants/needs and desires      Read more about the exclusive couples counselling retreat here.   Co ..read more

In this episode I discuss: What is a parasitic relationship? What are the characteristics and tell tale signs you are in a parasitic relationship? What is the difference between being in a parasitic relationship VS it being a challenging season in your relationship? 5 tips to move out of a parasitic relationship. If you are in a challenging season and are ready to feel more loved and connected. Learn more about my Sunshine Coast Hinterland Couples Retreat. You can book a 15 min Free zoom call if you are looking for counselling and to see in what ways counselling may help improve your relatio ..read more

This is the episode you have all been waiting for! Who is at fault in relationships - men or women? In this episode: We explore who's fault is it really? Who is better at relationships men or women? How Men and Women's brains work differently Three things you need to cultivate a loving and positive relationship The big reveal of which gender falls short This bonus episode is to celebrate the incredible luxury retreat that I am hosting on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. It is an all inclusive retreat designed to help you nurture, reconnect and create a more loving relationship. There are limit ..read more

In this episode I discuss: If the 5 Love Languages can be or should be in your relationship? My personal thoughts around it. How I would go many layers deeper in counselling. How to incorporate love languages in a different way and to be aware of the pitfalls around it. Practical action you can take to ensure you are speaking your partners love language.  Exclusive Sunshine Coast Hinterland Couples Counselling Retreat is here! Read about it here; it is the perfect place to nurture, connect and enhance your relationship. Doors close to Relationships Turned On Online Course on Sunday! Rec ..read more

It is all so common that couples know they need help but it can be scary, intimidating and your partner may not want to talk to someone. In this episode, I address how you can overcome this & get your relationship back on track. Specifically, I discuss: How you can get help when you partner doesn’t want help  I am not ready for counselling but need help - here’s what you can do  How to shift relationship when you are really stuck  Doors are open!   Relationships Turned On Online Course!!!   Low cost, high value experience to help you build back trust, r ..read more

This episode is a must listen as I dive into the third wheel in a lot of peoples relationship - technology.   In this episode I discuss:  How to get attention when your partner is connected to his/her phone  Bedroom audit that will spicy up your intimacy  Home audit to ensure its geared to intimacy  What boundaries/expectations there could be in place around technology How to set your life up for connection   Luxury Couples Counselling Retreat Join the waitlist for luxury couples counselling retreat on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland; very limited places -only 4 a ..read more

In this episode, I discuss an unexpected hack to resolve conflict and I really ground it down in how you can apply it to you relationship.  This episode I talk about: The hack -what it is and how you can use it.  When to use it in conflict to resolve disagreements quicker Why this is so powerful and I would say 98% of couples do not use this hack   Luxury Couples Counselling Retreat Join the waitlist for luxury couples counselling retreat on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland; very limited places -only 4 available!   Connect with me at: laura@laurapresscounselling.com.au   ..read more