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Only one in three adults are satisfied with their sex life
7th July 2017
Our survey of 5,000 people across the UK has revealed that only 34% of people are satisfied with their sex lives. Men are more likely to be dissatisfied with their sex lives than women, with one in four men saying they were dissatisfied compared to one in five women. Why do people feel...
One in three parents of a child with a learning disability are in distressed relationships
7th July 2017
It’s clear that good quality relationships are central to our health and wellbeing. At Relate, we know this directly from our work in the counselling room and online, as well as from the wealth of research evidencing this. Our landmark The Way We Are Now survey of the UK’s relationships,...
Money, mental health and relationships - a toxic trio
7th July 2017
At any time, roughly 1 in 4 of us will be experiencing a mental health problem. This can have a huge impact on day to day life. Feelings of depression or anxiety can be overwhelming, seemingly impossible to shake off, and can leave us thinking and behaving differently. All too often, this can...
Unfaithful ex broke my heart - now I'm the cheat
24th March 2017
Dear Bel (Daily Mail), I’m in a long-term relationship and I’m having an affair with another man. My partner moved in with me a year ago and for the first six months it was great. But in the last few months I’ve actually wanted my space back. He’s caring, funny, all my friends and...
7 everyday behaviours that can harm a relationship, according to an expert
24th March 2017
The decline of a relationship is rarely something that just happens overnight. More often than not issues brew under the surface for a period of time. Relationship experts constantly remind couples that communication is key and failure to do this can result in partners harbouring their feelings...
APRIL 2017: CPD Course: Secondary Traumatic Stress & Counsellor Self Care
24th March 2017
RELATE MEDWAY & NORTH KENT SUPPORT WITHIN THE HEART OF MEDWAY CPD WORKSHOP on SATURDAY 22nd April 2017 10am-4.00pm Secondary Traumatic Stress and Counsellor Self-Care £70.00 for the day: Tea/coffee/Light lunch provided Maximum of 25 places Presented by: Christiane Sanderson ...
My partner's daughter makes me feel like an outsider - and he does nothing about it
12th May 2016
I met my partner several years ago. He shares a flat with his daughter, who is in her twenties. Since the beginning of the relationship, he has made it quite obvious to me that I am not invited to his flat when his daughter is home. She is polite to me but, despite my efforts to be friendly,...
My husband is a bully and I feel trapped
22nd March 2016
I've reached a point in my marriage where I don't know whether to stay with or leave my husband. We've been married for over 30 years. When I married him, he was fun, light-hearted and kind, but then over time he seems to have hardened and become quite inflexible. He's the strong silent...
Our ten-year vision to support good quality relationships
14th February 2016
Our relationships matter. There's now a wealth of evidence that good quality relationships with families, partners, friends, and others not only are key to our happiness, but are also fundamental to achieving numerous public policy objectives, such as improving adults' and children's health...
Getting access to Couples Therapy for Depression
17th January 2016
Getting access to Couples Therapy for Depression What is Couple Therapy for Depression? Couple Therapy for Depression is a type of talking therapy that can help people with both relationship and mental health difficulties that sometimes arise when there are problems between...
