Motivating Marriages

14/11/2025

As a couples therapist, I often see partners who feel completely stuck. That’s usually negative sentiment override — when the tough moments start colouring everything your partner does. Watching them move back toward positivity, warmth, and closeness is one of my favourite parts of this work.

12/11/2025

Rest first. Talk later. Connection starts with curious questions. Burnout doesn’t magically switch off when you leave work. If you’ve been short with your partner, skipping date nights, or feeling “miles away” emotionally… it might not just be your relationship, it might be burnout talking too.

Read more about managing burnout in relationships in our blog this month via link in our bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au/blog

05/11/2025

Feeling more like roommates then partners? The fix isn’t big grand gestures; it’s the small consistent daily ones:
- 6 second kiss
- Phones down at dinner
- A hug that lasts a little longer than usual
- 5 minute check in’s
Spot it early. Talk about it. Work on it together.

26/10/2025

Love battery running low? Every relationship hits low-battery mode sometimes.

Recharge together: less multitasking, more laughter, and one proper night of good sleep. Schedule a tech-free evening together—cook dinner, play a game, or just talk without distractions. Revisit a shared hobby or activity you both enjoy, even for 20–30 minutes a week. Start a simple nightly ritual, like sharing one thing you appreciated about each other that day.

Check out this month’s blog for more on how you can recharge after burnout. Link in bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au

21/10/2025

This is what connection is all about. Its also one of the best parts of being a couples therapist. Getting to witness the moments of quiet but deep connection through a touch or look between a couple.

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09/10/2025

ASD can have the right qualities to help enhance connection, intimacy, and relationship safety. ASD differences can be utilised to deepen connection, trust and reliability in relationships. With the help of some little tweaks in how we approach ASD behaviours, the presence of ASD in your relationship can be mutually beneficial for both partners.

Read more about Autism in relationships in this months blog via the link in our bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au

01/10/2025

Your partner’s ASD traits can bring unexpected perks:
- Incredible focus on projects
- Honest, no-drama feedback
- Consistency and clarity

Sometimes the variations are the best part! Read more about being in Neurospicy relationships, both the challenges and treasures in this months blog. Link in bio or via www.motivatingmarriages.com.au/blog

25/09/2025

Every relationship comes with its unique mix of strengths and challenges. This individuality can be further exaggerated when one partner shows traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Although the differences in communication styles, emotional expression, or routine rigidness may sometimes lead to frustration and annoyance, those same differences often bring other strengths such as loyalty, honesty, deep focus, and stimulating perspectives on the world.

Read more about Autism and how you can turn traits into treasures. Your differences do not have to be difficulties. Link to this months blog via the link in our bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au

18/09/2025

All of our Psychologists at MM use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as a core therapy. EFT can be a beneficial approach for couples navigating the reality of ADHD. By focusing on emotional regulation, communication, and mutual understanding, EFT can help couples to resolve negative ADHD cycles and build a team approach to reduce the unnecessary stress ADHD can place on both partners.

Read this months blog, Love and Lost Keys: ADHD and Relationships, where we explore that challenges and the strategies for neurodiverse couples. Link in bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au/blog

11/09/2025

If you, or your partner, have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) this scenario might feel very familiar. ADHD can make relationships tremendously thrilling and occasionally frustrating, often all rolled into one! With the right strategies, you can both turn the chaos into connection.

Read this months blog, Love and Lost Keys: ADHD and Relationships, where we explore that challenges and the strategies for neurodiverse couples. Link in bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au/blog

04/09/2025

With ADHD in the mix, love might be a little messier, but a lot more colourful.
Read this months blog for more info on to make magic in your neurodiverse relationship. Link in bio or via our website www.motivatingmarriages.com.au