Tough Love

Topics that Stephanie and I covered this week in the media on Newstalk, iradio and East Coast FM. New research stating 63.5% of Tinder users are either married or in a relationship. How our "Ask Stephanie and Mairead" consultations work - To book -  www.toughlove.ie Red flags and green flags at the early stages of a relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When friends cannot celebrate your successes . How you lose friends when you couple up and why? Where love is anchored in your relationships? Types of friends! Respect your won boundaries, so others know where they are.  How people pleasing self defeats and lays pressure on the partner. The importance of someone leading more emotionally.  Practice saying NO and experience the power shift...

This week on Tough Love podcast - How the housing crisis is affecting how we date, separations and relationships. -Oxytocin - fascinating facts about the love hormone. - How men and women date differently. -The difference in the perspective of men and women when going on a first date.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tough Love podcast we explore the highs, lows and pitfalls of holidays and relationships. - In the media, we briefly explore the importance of trust in relationships in light of the RTE pay dilemma. - Issues encountered on holidays for long term couples. - How to prepare for a first holiday in a new relationship. - If the holiday is destroyed , what to do. - Holidaying with family or...

Porn addiction, sex, alcohol and gambling.  The addictive cycle The additional unconscious factor that drives it . The irish cultural factors The negatives of heavy drinking and how we normalize it. Do you know the safe limits for drinking alcohol? When you need to take notice.  What are the warning signs?  The power of denial. The many excuses that we create to drink.  How the...

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In this episode Stephanie and Mairead discuss arguments.  What couples argue about! How the style of argument is destructive or productive! What is your pattern! Why apologies and being able to accept an apology is important.  How to argue in a healthy way The toxicity of insults How to repair after an argument. How to let it go, forgive and move on.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

On this episode of Tough Love podcast, Stephanie and Mairead discuss the 10 hardest things for their clients to hear. If you would like to book a private session with Stephanie and Mairead visit  www.lovehq.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this podcast Stephanie and Mairead discuss Characteristics that are commonly looked for! The dynamics of choice  The decisions we make and why? The role of the unconscious and how it interrupts our decisions! Early sexual and love choices and how they impact our patterns! Recognising our own desire separate from what family and friends want for us! Consciously choosing! Knowing your Deal B...

This week Mairead and Stephanie discuss the important conversations you should consider having before moving in together. Finances can you put this means in terms of equality and responsibility. Cleaning and chores - , how small things can irritate but how women need to be careful not carry the emotional load. Work schedules-finding couple time and setting it aside amidst busy work schedules....

In this episode of Tough Love podcast, Stephanie and Mairead discuss Narcissists. What is the narcissistic abuse cycle? Behaviours of a narcissist - High sense of importance - Need to be admired and seen as superior - Critical of others - No problem using someone for their own advantage - Envious of others and feel others are envious of them How to break up with a narcissist How to heal...

This week on Tough Love podcast, Stephanie and Mairead speak about coercive control and abuse within relationships. This podcast includes: What is coercive control exactly? What are the micro presentations of it? What to do if you suspect it? Dealing with toxic control or toxic power in your relationship! The value of slowing down to help you see the red flags ? Narcissism and how it is masked in...

In this episode Mairead and Stephanie discuss friendships and the importance of having healthy bonds in our lives.   Topics covered  Friendships over our life span. Why new friends are refreshing! Stephanie and Mairead's friendship,how it has developed. Should you be friends with your ex? How to create and analyze your social universe. Ending the friendships that need to be ended. Friend...

In this episode of Tough Love, Mairead and Stephanie speak about how to press reset on all of your relationships for the new year ahead. Whether it is friendships, work relationships or your romantic relationships, how to press reset and have better relationships. Thinking about what you want from your relationship now, or the one you are working toward. Creating space for yourself- tune into you....

In this episode of Tough Love, Mairead and Stephanie speak about sex and how important is it in a relationship? In this episode we discuss- -The average people lose their virginity. -How much sex are people actually having? -The reasons why men and women flirt. -How often are Irish people having sex? -How many orgasms are Irish women having per week? -Do all partners talk about sex and how importa...

In this episode of Tough Love, Mairead and Stephanie speak about the traditional roles in modern relationships. How and why men and women choose their partners differently and why the more successful a woman is in her career, the more difficult it can be to find a suitable partner. In this episode we discuss- -When freedom really began for women in Ireland. -The roles of men and women in modern re...

In this episode Stephanie and Mairead explore the ups and downs of being single at Christmas! The highs and the lows, and how family and friends can make it worse or better for you. What is Christmas for you? Do you romanticize it? The external narrative around singles ! Where is the opportunity at this time of year! The dreaded family questions! What is your version of happiness? Invitations and...

In this episode Mairéad and Stephanie discuss how to build,grow and maintain a freshness in your relationship over time! From dating to the time of real commitment,how you behave and communicate will shape your relationship. TOPICS ● How self awareness helps. ● Emotional intelligence ● Skill compatibility and communication. ● Capacity to intimately share with your partner ● How to effect change. ●...

In this episode,Stephanie and Mairead look at infidelity, during dating and when the relationship is established and long term. Is it possible to get over the disappointment and anger and should you even try? Topics ● Navigating the anger ● Why it happens? ● Do some people always cheat? ● What to do when you find out! ● Can your relationship survive it? ● How therapy can help! ● Is it always about...

In this episode Stephanie and Mairead discuss power in relationships. Power is often considered a negative word in relationships, but not here. Sensing that you have power and some leverage to influence the direction and pace of your relationship is vital to a healthy, happy one. Without this, someone is conceding, staying silent, appeasing, giving in, and over time, resentment builds and unhappin...

In this episode,Mairead and Stephanie take a deep look at breakups. From the  early crushes of teenage years to the ending of a twenty five year marriage. How important it is to build resilience in this area as it's becoming increasingly common. This discussion focuses on how to break up healthily. What story do you tell yourself! Who do you blame! Must someone always be at fault. Breakups ar...