Relationships have a way of shining a light on our deepest patterns – the ones we often can’t see on our own. You might find yourself repeating the same dynamics in love, friendship, family or at work, saying “yes” when you mean “no”, avoiding conflict, or feeling unheard no matter how clearly you try to speak.
This page brings together articles on relationships and interpersonal skills, based on my work as an intuitive life coach in Aberdeen and online. You’ll find reflections on communication, boundaries, attachment patterns, people-pleasing, conflict and the courage it takes to show up as yourself with other people.
Let these pieces help you notice what’s really happening beneath the surface of your interactions. The aim is not to “fix” you, but to support you in building clearer, kinder and more honest connections – with others, and just as importantly, with yourself.
Conflict is an inevitable part of human relationships. Whether it arises at work, within families, between partners, or in friendships, conflict is not a sign that something has gone wrong - it is a sign that something matters. And yet, many people experience conflict as deeply uncomfortable, stressful, or even frightening.
Good communication is at the heart of every meaningful relationship — whether it’s with a partner, a family member, a friend, or a colleague. And yet, it’s often one of the things people struggle with the most. We assume that communication should come naturally, that we should always “just know” how to express ourselves clearly or understand others easily. But real communication is far more complex and deeply tied to our emotions, history, and personal patterns.
