couples in focus

<p>Even the strongest couples miss each other sometimes. A glance goes unnoticed, a comment gets brushed off, or one partner pulls away just when the other needs closeness. These are the moments where relationships...

<p>Why do some couples seem to grow closer over time while others drift apart? In this episode, we explore the small, often unnoticed moments that make or break a relationship — the bids for connection.</p><p>Every time...

<p>Why do so many conversations with people we care about spiral into arguments? Often it’s because we’re focused on being right instead of relating.</p><p>In this episode of Couples in Focus, I unpack the difference...

<p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Michael Preston discusses the importance of giving partners the benefit of the doubt in relationships. He emphasises how this shift in perspective can transform negative...

<p>Modern mental health often promises quick fixes — usually in the form of medication. While antidepressants can help, they rarely touch the deeper roots of why so many of us are struggling.</p><p>In this episode of...

<p>We’ve been sold a lie about love. Movies, books, and social media tell us it’s all about sparks, passion, and intensity — but that isn’t real love.</p><p>In this episode of Couples in Focus, I delve into the truth...

<p>Why do we so often feel lost in our mental health journey? In this episode of Couples in Focus, I introduce the metaphor of the inner compass — the signals of our thoughts, emotions, and body sensations that point us...

<p>Why do some relationships feel easy while others leave us stuck in constant cycles of tension? A lot of the answer lies in attachment styles — the patterns we carry into love, intimacy, and connection.</p><p>In this...

<p>On this episode of Couples in Focus, we cut through the noise of dating advice and boil it down to just two questions:</p><p>Do I feel safe, relaxed, and like I can be myself?</p><p>Do I feel accepted and...

<p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Thomas Westenholz and Michael Preston explore the complexities of relationships, particularly the notion of keeping one's side of the street clean. They discuss the...

<p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Thomas Westenholz and Michael Preston explore the complexities of desire in long-term relationships, discussing how desire can diminish over time due to various factors such...

<p>Summary</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Michael Preston and Thomas Westenholz discuss the three essential components of a healthy relationship: accessibility, responsiveness, and emotional engagement. </p><p>They...

<p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Thomas Westenholz and Michael Preston explore the complexities of relationships, focusing on how couples can navigate challenges through effective communication and...

<p>summary</p><p>In this episode of Couples in Focus, Thomas and Michael explore the dynamics of arguments in relationships, focusing on the need to be right and how it can lead to emotional disconnect. </p><p>They...

<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode of Couples in Focus, Michael Preston and Thomas Westenholz delve into the complexities of emotional injuries in relationships, mainly focusing on infidelity and its impact on trust and...