COLLEEN REILLY

Conflict exists in all relationships - it affirms that we are different to one another, and that we have our own way of viewing the world and each other. When dealt with effectively, conflict can promote personal growth within the relationship... Loss comes in many forms: Job loss, loss of friendships, loss of independence, loss of health function, or perhaps loss of plans or hopes, can all lead to compelling disappointment and grief. Traumatic events can damage our ability to feel safe; we can feel unsettled and confused. The end of a close relationship or the death of a loved-one is incredibly hard to endure. These are deeply personal experiences and there is no prescribed way to mourn or reconcile this loss... Ending a close relationship can be complicated. As with all endings, it's very common to experience feelings of grief and loss, regardless of whether we were an advocate for the break-up or not. If children are involved, then there are further considerations to be made...