S3 E3 - How to be confident

This week Stephanie and Mairead are leaning into Xmas, discussing , what it’s really like to be Single at Christmas and how to navigate that. Mairead opens up about her own experience of being single at Christmas.  Also  Understanding the highs and lows of the past and how they shape xmas for usHow we unconsciously try to rewrite the wrongs of xmas past.Understanding the joy and disappointment of gift giving.If your relationship is in trouble how to cope. Working toward harmony not perfection. If you would like to book a session with Stephanie or Mairead see www.toughlove.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode of Tough Love, Stephanie and Mairead discuss dating later in life and how relationships are different when they are your second or third big love. How seeking someone to be a potential father or mother of your children is very different later in life when seeking love just for yourself. We discuss the benefits and challenges of dating later in life. How the best relationships are built on friendships. If you would like to book a private consultation with Stepahnie and Mairead visit www.lovehq.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Tough Love, Stephanie and Mairead talk about how people pleasing might be ruining your relationship. What does people pleasing look like like from a psychological perspective? How martyrdom is a first cousin of people pleasing. What to do if you feel that you are a people pleaser. Stephanie's 5 step guide to gaining back your power from being a people pleaser. If you would like to book a private session with Stephanie and Mairead to discuss your dating, life or relationship issues visit www.toughlove.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to manage your stress What is stress?  What does stress feel like? When stress happens? How stress and noise holds you back from finding love. How to support your partner through stress. Why we need to mind our energy and how to identify "drains and radiators". If you would like to book a private session with Stephanie and Mairead on Zoom or if you would like us to help you with your dilemmas, please get in touch www.toughlove.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tough Love podcast, Stephanie and Mairead discuss - The media coverage about Kate Midldleton, her cancer diagnosis, your right to privacy and boundaries, external pressures to share and toxicity in our relationships. -Why are people in Ireland some of the oldest in Ireland becoming first time parents? How do societal issues impact our relationships? -Why is it said that men should not move into a woman's home? -Conversations you should have before moving in together. -When is the right time to break up with someone? -The impact that separation and divorce has on men? -Should you stay friends with an ex? If you would like to book a private session with Stephanie and Mairead visit www.toughlove.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.