Neurodiverse children commonly face challenges with emotional regulation, executive functioning, self-esteem and belonging – all of which can be further impacted by divorce, affecting their
The end of a marriage can be harrowing for both partners. Sometimes, this pain makes people more reactive. These reactions include aggression, isolation, smear campaigns,
It is common for people to stay together for their children. They fear that their child might come from a broken home. These ideas do
It’s been about a decade since Brown’s research popularised the term “grey divorce” to describe this phenomenon – something that used to be a rarity,
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) impacts relationships severely because it is linked with extreme fear of abandonment with a complexity of inability to regulate emotions. In
Have you ever wondered why some people are able to cut off an ex and move on, while others are ‘clingy’ and need constant validation
If you’re dating a narcissist, you might be experiencing narcissistic abuse. Leaving an abusive relationship is far from easy, as abusers will do anything to
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi on signs that point towards your significant other being a narcissist. Dating a narcissist can be dangerous territory, as it can lead
May, mental health awareness month, reminds us to check up on our mental health and reflect on how our relationships are faring. Every relationship has
Sometimes you can become so frustrated and resentful with your partner that it may seem easier to just end the relationship. You may feel like
The world hasn’t looked the same since early 2020. When life just started to return to some level of ‘normalcy’ in 2021, coronavirus showed us
Dr. Esslin Terrighena explores why we may get stuck in repetitive arguments with our partners, despite our best intentions to break these patterns: Where
Intimacy during the Holidays The holidays are usually when people come together to celebrate, connect and bond with other family members and friends. However, here
Many couples come to therapy because they have challenges with sexual arousal and desire. They believe that they should be turned on and don’t understand
In my previous post, “What Is Sex Therapy”, I described what a sex therapist is and the conditions sex therapy can treat. Here I’d like to
We all know that in the beginning of a relationship, there is typically more spark and sexual excitement in your sex life. Most people believe
Divorce has a perceived negative connotation associated with it. But it doesn’t have to spell the end of the family unit. Are there strategies for
Toxic relationships can often lead to trauma like depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Even the happiest relationships can turn sour and result in constant conflict.
Conflict and anger are natural in any relationship. But when the parties involved don’t know how to manage, contain or neutralise these suppressed emotions, these
Expats are prone to what is called TSS or ‘trailing spouse syndrome’. TSS is the result of many challenges trailing spouses face to support their
Some couples get back together, no matter how messy their times had been, because there is still love between them. It is no secret that
It’s challenging enough for married couples to move to any new city, and Hong Kong is no different. If expat couples are not vigilant enough
It would be no surprise to many that expat living in Hong Kong can put pressure on a relationship. Couples living in Hong Kong, including
In her final post for SCMP’s Naked Truth Column, Dr. Zeising discusses the issues of sexual dysfunction in women. An estimated 25-50% of women suffer
In the next of a series of posts for SCMP’s Naked Truth Column, Dr. Zeising discusses the truth about erectile dysfunction – what causes it,
This month, Dr. Kristin Zeising, MindnLife’s certified sex therapist, speaks to SCMP and gives her views on how to help you get in the mood,
It can be easy to assume that good relationships are effortless and frictionless, with each party able to completely be themselves, and ask for anything and
Relocation to a new home presents unique challenges, many of which particularly affect expat children. As we discovered in recent conversation with expert clinical psychologist
Expat life, particularly in Hong Kong, presents marriages with unique challenges and obstacles. Dr. Quratulain Zaidi breaks down some of the common pitfalls encountered by
(As previously published in Expat Living) ‘Hong Kong is a marriage graveyard!” When one of my patients declared this to me recently, I wasn’t surprised.