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How to Overcome Financial Codependency in Relationships: A Guide to Healthy Money Habits

by Ina Spellings 04/03/202504/03/2025No Comments

Money is often described as one of the most challenging aspects of a relationship. While financial differences are natural, financial codependency can be a deeper, more entangled issue that creates strain, anxiety, and even resentment between partners. What Is Financial Codependency? Financial codependency occurs when one partner becomes overly reliant on the other for financial …

Co-Dependency in Romantic Relationships

by Ina Spellings 25/02/202525/02/2025No Comments

Co-dependency in romantic relationships can be emotionally exhausting and deeply ingrained, making it difficult to recognise and break free from. When one or both partners rely excessively on each other for validation, identity, or emotional stability, the relationship can become imbalanced and unhealthy. Understanding co-dependency and taking steps toward healing can help create a more …

Understanding Complex Trauma: What It Is and How It Affects Us

by Ina Spellings 28/01/202528/01/2025No Comments

Trauma is a word many of us are familiar with, but when it comes to complex trauma, there is often confusion about what it means and how it differs from other forms of trauma. Complex trauma refers to the prolonged and repeated exposure to distressing events, often within the context of close relationships or environments …

New Year, New You: Setting Mental Health Goals for 2025

by Ina Spellings 01/01/202501/01/2025No Comments

As the clock strikes midnight and a new year begins, many of us feel a spark of inspiration to set resolutions. While physical health and career goals often dominate these lists, mental health deserves just as much attention—if not more. This year, let’s focus on setting intentional, achievable mental health goals to foster well-being in …

The Power of Gifting: How Giving Benefits You and Others

by Ina Spellings 29/10/202421/12/2024No Comments

My best friend reached out today with a message :”These are for you” She knows I love nature and I often take photos of any plants and trees I see, wherever I may be.Such a thoughtful gesture made me feel grateful for him and got me thinking about the power of gift giving. Gift-giving is …

Understanding “Hoovering” in Narcissistic Relationships: A Guide to Breaking Free

by Ina Spellings 15/10/202415/10/2024No Comments

If you’ve ever been in a relationship with someone diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, you may have experienced a confusing pattern of push and pull—intense love-bombing, followed by emotional distance, and then a sudden return just when you’re ready to walk away. This emotional rollercoaster often includes a manipulation tactic known as hoovering. In this …