Latest Intimacy Articles
Will My Relationship Suffer?
Rocked by grief, many couples fear their relationship will be in jeopardy, or even break down permanently. Most individuals have little energy for themselves, let alone their partner, while others bec...
You and Your Partner
As individuals, you may find that your thoughts and reactions during bereavement are often different from those of your partner. It can be hard to maintain effective communication in your relationship...
Questions About Another Baby
It is very common to raise the issue of having another baby immediately. Some parents feel that it is the best thing for them to do whilst others feel that they can’t face the prospect. It can be a ...
Everyone Grieves Differently
It is important to remember that everyone - children, parents, grandparents – all grieve differently. Your reaction to your grandchild’s death is likely to be different from that of your partner o...
Individual Differences Challenge Relationships
The distinctive ways in which people express grief can be profoundly influenced by different experiences and beliefs. Given the circumstances of your child’s death these differences are likely to cr...
Sex and Intimacy
The sexual side of our relationship has changed People who are grieving frequently experience a change in sexual feelings and responsiveness which can last for weeks, months and even years. For some...
Nurturing Your Relationships and Helping Yourself
Facing adversity A child’s death sometimes greatly strengthens relationships over time. You can learn and change, finding resources in yourself that have the potential to transform you, your relati...
Grieving Differences and Grieving Patterns of a Couple Grieving the Death of Their Child
ONE may feel uncomfortable dealing on such a feeling level and finds excuses to avoid such conversations. THE OTHER may need to talk about the event, needing to go over it to search for answers.