Women's Health Australia

Take the Pressure Off

You visit your doc for check-ups, eat healthily to avoid disease and exercise to keep your body strong, but what do you do to nurture your relationship on a regular basis? Just a guess: not a whole lot. “Most of us operate in crisis mode with our main connection, only giving it sincere attention when there’s a problem that needs fixing,” says clinical psychologist Seth J. Gillihan. “But a bond is like a garden: even when it’s doing well, weeds can grow and overtake it.” Which is why the uptick in “happy couples counselling” –

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