The Power of Intimacy

 [SPOILER ALERT: There is no normal!]

If there’s one thing I wish for all couples in a sexual relationship to know, it’s that there is no such thing as normal. When it comes to defining your relationship, it’s more about what feels right and enjoyable for you both. So many...

Life in lockdown has put enormous challenges on intimate relationships.

Hello, I'm Nicola Foster, I'm a couples and sex therapist and in this article, I'm offering 3 practical suggestions to support couples navigating being home together in lockdown.

Being at home most of the time has meant that...

No matter how well you get on, there are going to be times when differences create conflict. If you're relating with honesty and authenticity, it's healthy to feel upset, angry, frustrated and generally let down sometimes. So, it's really important to learn how to have healthier arguments.

When...

Have you gotten out of the habit of touching your partner like you used to?

Hi, I'm Nicola Foster, I'm a Sex and Relationship Therapist and I work with couples who want to reignite intimacy in their lives. In this article I share some of my recommendations on how couples can use touch to...

If you’re dating or exploring a new relationship, it's so important to develop the ability to handle rejection. You’re not going to be the right fit for everyone, and they won’t be the right fit for you.

Very often, we take it as a sign that there’s something wrong...

 Dr John Gottman has been devoting his research to observing couples since the 1970s. His research not only uncovered patterns of differing behaviour between happy and unhappy couples, but also discovered that most relationship problems (69%) never get resolved, due to differences in...

Do you feel that your relationship is lacking something because you’re not spontaneous?

Do you think that intimacy is something that should be spontaneous? If you do worry about the need to make time for intimacy in your relationship, you’re not alone!

Unfortunately, the media has...

The 5 Love Languages® by Dr Gary Chapman

Do you struggle to understand and communicate with your partner? Is lockdown adding more pressure? Do you wish your partner would appreciate you more them, but  you’re not aren’t sure how to get them to do that? Then you may just find...

Do you long for love – but notice that you find it hard to receive? Do you try to do everything yourself and never ask for help?

If you answered yes to both these questions then keep reading.

Hi, I’m Nicola Foster, I’m an experienced relationship therapist and in this blog I...