Relationships
A Difficult Conversation
It may seem morbid to speak of death and illness, but partners in a long term relationship can eventually face the possibility either could happen...
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Finding Happiness Again
When a partner is stricken with a severe illness, life can take a turn for the worst. The partners may not know how to cope...
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Planning for Illness
Couples in a committed relationship often discuss the future, and getting sick or being disabled can be a topic for them. As they go through...
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Adapting To Long-Term Illness
Illness can strike unexpectedly and often requires significant adjustments to our day-to-day lives. When a family member falls ill, it is not just the person...
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Adjusting to a New Reality
Couples finding they are dealing with a severe illness often need to make large changes in their lives, and they might not be able to...
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The Care Giver
A large part of any long term relationship is the giving of time and effort to each other, but the onset of an illness can...
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New Depths of Love
Couples forced by medical circumstances to make major life changes can be resentful, but others find their relationship has grown stronger. It may be that...
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Living With a Long-Term Illness
Living with a long-term illness can be incredibly challenging, not just for the body but also for the mind. Chronic conditions often lead to a...
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The Darkness of Disability
Health is often something people take for granted, but it can change in an instant. They might enjoy taking daily walks together, yet these could...
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The Hope of Recovery
People are susceptible to many illnesses and injuries that have no cure, but there is always the hope of recovery for couples living in any...
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A Necessary Break
When a spouse falls gravely ill, staying by their side constantly is often what the world expects of the other person. They see it as...
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Suddenly Becoming a Carer
When you're in a committed relationship, it's easy to take the other person for granted and not think too deeply about how your lives are...
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