a life in perfect balance

rebecca chapman  - relationship whisperer

Welcome to my Blog

Hey there to you. Welcome to my Margarita-style blog.  We like it salty and sweet here.  Salty language but with sweet truths. Cannot wait to hear if you have any topics you'd like me to cover or even your comments.  Let's do this

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I like it salty and sweet

Married At First Sight

I get asked about this show at least once a week.And you know what – I admit with great shame that I used to watch it.  And even – gulp – look forward to it.I need therapy – I know.  You’ll see what I mean.Anyways.  I’ll put you out of the misery of guessing – […]

It’s Gone Way Too Far.

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feeling alone in my relationship

The weather is pretty shitty today – here in Queensland.  Dark, rainy – just glum really. If a day could have an emotion – and I like to think they do – today is lonely. How do I know – well, I spent a hell of a lot of my childhood lonely.  Mostly because I […]

Why am I so crazy lonely and confused when I’ve got a partner?

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change your partner

I know, I know…you just want to help them.  Your motives are pure….(hmm we can talk about that another day).

You want nothing more than to show them what you see so clearly about them.

But it will mess up your relationship.

Good relationships are horizontal.  One line right next to another.  No line higher than the other.

Want to know how to help your partner change? Read this first.

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4 Knights of Divorce

We’re doing TV shows again today.  🙂  Can you tell there’s a bit of escapism happening in my life at the moment? My favourite historical show is Outlander.  Is it historical if it’s time travel?  Let me know your thoughts. BUT – I have mixed feelings about the latest season….Plus, they’re releasing it one episode […]

How the Four Sneaky Horsemen Want to Ruin Your Relationship

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healing childhood emotional neglect

  Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is what didn’t happen to you or for you when you were a kid. The stuff that you needed to properly prepare you for life. It’s when parents don’t meet their children’s emotional needs. And – the problems caused by this can be long-term and last way into adulthood. If […]

How to do the 2nd Amazing Step That Heals Childhood Emotional Neglect.

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listening. relationship therapist. childhood emotional negelct. should i stay or go?

I’m starting to think it’s a week where I’m being far more controversial than I ever ever am.I just be feeling “pinchy” – that’s my partner’s term when I’m not as easygoing as I normally am. Just maybe I may pick fights.Anyways – my last email was about how I thought the first Top Gun […]

Do you get called “Pinchy?”

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unhappy with marriage

I’ve just plopped myself in a big old comfy chair. Dinner is cooking.  And I feel like a cuddly old Grandma who is about to open a dusty book from the shelf – and tell you a story.Listen up, kids.  I’m about to tell you an age-old tale – from generations ago to now. It […]

My Jack And Diane Story

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  It’s highly unprofessional of me but I’m going to tell you a running bet/tally I have with myself when I sit down with a new couple.It goes a little somethin’ like this:I’ve just managed to get the sound AND video working on my Zoom – we’ve all spent a good 10 minutes saying “Can […]

“I wanna tell you something real quick…”

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job loss marriage

  Firstly, thanks for all your answers yesterday.  I’ll start writing some emails that are about the things you mentioned.I love feeling like I have a “real” purpose. And that’s writing emails you’re interested in.On that note – let’s talk about having a “real” purpose.It’s something that’s been slapping a lot of people in the […]

The Dreaded Pink Slip Arrived.

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