Author Archives: Gina

About Gina

I help you find the bravery required to create a relationship space that will foster the birth of your authenticity. I help your relationship navigate the waters of conflict through focus on safety, acceptance of your partner and within healthy languaging. Your healing and growth depends on it. Don't give up. Call me today

Attachment to Love – Pain and Pain

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Gina

Love, the greatest elixir, sent as the ultimate gift to every person on this planet. Everything stems from Love when you think about it. Lack of it however often breeds many a complicated emotion filled situation, but when we genuinely feel … Continue reading →

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Who Have I Become With You?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Gina

I was in a health food shop today chatting with the owner and as many conversations go we ended up talking about relationships! He had recently, but reluctantly, split up from a 12 year relationship. His description of his ex … Continue reading →

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An Island unto Yourself

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Gina

Hedy Schleifer, a genius in the world of helping intimate relationships thrive, talks about each person being an “island.” This analogy works really well with clients, who say that thinking of themselves an island work really well when it comes … Continue reading →

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2012 in Love

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Gina

Happy 2012 friends and conscious relationship fans! Are you ready for this pivotal year? So much has been written and predicted about this year. Did you run into 1st Jan shouting “bring it on!”, or did you tip toe in, wondering … Continue reading →

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The Love Energy of Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Gina

Have you noticed as Christmas approaches a certain energy descends on us? Like a mist it silently drifts into our minds and hearts urging us to, connect deeper and appreciate those we love more or act on things we don’t … Continue reading →

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Ageing and Relationships

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Gina

Do we get more mellow as we age making our relationships easier without the need for trips to Relate or more years of self introspection or does the amount of experiences we have mellow our view towards each other? As … Continue reading →

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Relationship Survival – destination loneliness

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Gina

When you think of the word survival what picture comes to mind? Mine looks like a lone battle against something that brings me pain, where I am just existing and managing to get by each day and I am certainly … Continue reading →

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What Do You Need From Me?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Gina

Have you ever been asked this question by a partner, past or current when you were feeling upset about something? And did you know what you needed in the moment? I am noticing lately “what do you need from me?” … Continue reading →

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Free to be you with me

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Gina

What does freedom in a relationship mean to you? And what does giving freedom to your partner feel like?  The second question pushes some of my buttons because I desire for Joel to be ultimately free to be himself and … Continue reading →

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Understanding Breaking Up

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Gina

Have you ever suffered the emotional knifing of a relationship breakup? Why does it hurt so damn much? Why don’t we say “NEXT!” and smile joyfully as we trip down the road to the Plenty More Fish shop? The sudden … Continue reading →

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