In the dynamic realm of human interactions, it can be quite easy to find ourselves immersed in a sea of emotions. The way we perceive, interpret, and respond to our own emotions and the emotions of those around us can significantly influence the quality and depth of our interactions. This holds true for almost all […] The post Strategies for Cultivating Emotional Intelligence first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post Strategies for Cultivating Emotional Intelligence appeared first on Real Life Counselling ..read more

“You are overreacting.” “You are upset over nothing.” “I never said that. You must be confused again.” “You sound crazy.” Have you ever heard something like this, especially repeatedly by one person? If it resonates with you, there may be a possibility that you were experiencing gaslighting. Gaslighting became a buzzword that seems to pop […] The post Am I Being Gaslighted? The Difference Between Gaslighting And Disagreement first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post Am I Being Gaslighted? The Difference Between Gaslighting And Disagreement appeared first on Real Life Counselling ..read more

Have you ever faced a situation where someone repeatedly violated your boundaries? Just ignored the limits you have set, despite your clear communication, and crossed the line again? Frustrating, right? Relationships are extremely important for our well-being as humans. And yet, the vast majority of us have never been taught how to build and nurture […] The post What To Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries (Again) first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post What To Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries (Again) appeared first on Real Life Counselling ..read more

Raise your hand if you ever tolerated someone’s unacceptable behaviour and made excuses for them because you didn’t know how to react, or you were afraid that, by saying something, you would be seen as rude or selfish. Raise another hand if you repeatedly did something for someone out of obligation, and then resentment toward […] The post How To Set Boundaries: 5 Steps + Tips To Make It Less Uncomfortable first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post How To Set Boundaries: 5 Steps + Tips To Make It Less Uncomfortable appeared first on Real Life Counselling ..read more

Have you ever experienced contrasting emotions or ‘mixed feelings’ toward something or someone? Have you ever had a hard time making a decision because you had felt both positive and negative emotions toward the decision? Maybe you felt trapped, stuck, torn by two opposing forces? If your answer is yes, what you have experienced is […] The post Why Having Mixed Feelings Is Not a Bad Thing first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post Why Having Mixed Feelings Is Not a Bad Thing appeared first on Real Life Counselling ..read more

So, you and your partner just had a fight. Maybe it was around a small issue, maybe it was over something big, and maybe it was a perpetuating argument that has been repeating for months or years now. It blew up and a mixture of relationship poisons like harsh words, broken trust, shouting, contempt, criticism, […] The post How to Repair a Relationship After a Fight first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post How to Repair a Relationship After a Fight appeared first on Real Life Counselling ..read more

“Everything happens for a reason” “It could be worse” “Delete the negativity” “Just don’t think about it” “Never give up!” You’ve certainly said or heard some of these phrases before. It’s fairly common, and people who say them usually have good intentions – they are just trying to help somebody feel better. However, as you […] The post Toxic Positivity: What To Say Instead of “Just Be Positive” first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post Toxic Positivity: What To Say Instead of “Just Be Positive” appeared first on Real Life Counselling ..read more

Do you ever wonder why you attract a certain “type” of people? Do you have patterns that you seem to repeat in relationships over and over again? Or maybe you noticed how the majority of your relationships unfold and end in a similar way? This is not uncommon. All of us have a certain ‘style’ […] The post How Your Attachment Style Shapes Your Relationships first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post How Your Attachment Style Shapes Your Relationships appeared first on Real Life Counselling ..read more

We all feel insecure from time to time in our relationships; it’s completely normal. However, some people feel like this most of the time, to the point where it becomes overly consuming for both partners. Knowing how to handle and manage insecurity in a relationship is something that can truly make a difference between a […] The post How to Overcome Insecurity In a Relationship first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post How to Overcome Insecurity In a Relationship appeared first on Real Life Counselling ..read more

Emotional intelligence is the capability to accurately identify and monitor your and other people’s feelings, as well as the ability to effectively manage your emotions. You may know that general intelligence (IQ) can be important for success. But did you know that emotional intelligence (EQ) is equally, if not even more important? Emotional intelligence is […] The post Why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Is So Important And How To Improve It first appeared on Real Life Counselling. The post Why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Is So Important And How To Improve It appeared first on Real Life Counselli ..read more