Relationships

Finding an English-Speaking Counsellor in Hong Kong: A How-To Guide

When a friend has a problem, we often try to comfort them or help them fix it. Sometimes that’s exactly the wrong thing to do.

Being close to others isn't just emotionally satisfying: it protects our physical health too.

Lots of people on dating apps behave badly. Here’s why.

It’s very hard to be gay in a conservative society like Hong Kong. A new TV drama is starting to change things.

When couples counsellors buy into the narrative clients use to explain their troubles, therapy doesn’t end well.

Irrational or intense jealousy stems from a number of possible sources — all of which can be fixed.

Intense jealousy is agonizing and often destroys relationships. Understanding what’s going on is the first step to fixing things.

Your romantic partner may annoy you in many small ways — but don’t give up. The world of animal training can help.

We often think we know why our romantic partner behaves the way they do — and we’re usually wrong. That's why we need to talk about feelings

Using our partner’s behavior to deduce their intentions and motivation is natural. Natural, but dangerous.