Motivating Marriages

Motivating Marriages Motivating Marriages exists to see couples not just survive marriage, but to thrive in it, and be al Gottman Method Couples Therapy

When your relationship starts to feel tumultuous or as if the two of you are drifting away from each other again, workin...
24/07/2025

When your relationship starts to feel tumultuous or as if the two of you are drifting away from each other again, working out what you need and where to seek help can feel overwhelming. One of the biggest questions people face is whether to seek help together through couples therapy, or to work on things individually through personal therapy. Both paths offer beneficial outcomes, but they serve different purposes and can produce different types of change. When money and time are so precious, you want to make sure you make a wise decision....

Read more in this months blog post via the link in bio or via www.motivatingmarriages.com.au

Even strong relationships need tending. Counselling is like watering the roots, not patching the leaves." Couples therap...
17/07/2025

Even strong relationships need tending. Counselling is like watering the roots, not patching the leaves." Couples therapy gets to the deeper, foundational parts of a relationship such as communication patterns, emotional safety and unresolved wounds, rather than just focusing on surface issues like arguments or day-to-day stress.

The benefits of therapy are evident, couples therapy can strengthening your connection, improving mental well-being, and...
10/07/2025

The benefits of therapy are evident, couples therapy can strengthening your connection, improving mental well-being, and fostering healthier dynamics. If your considering couples therapy, we hope these statistics help you make an informed decision.

Learn more about couples therapy at Motivating Marriages via the link in our bio or via our website www.motivatingmarriages.com.au



Sources:
1. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (2019). About Marriage and Family Therapists. Retrieved from https://www.aamft.org
2. Lebow, J., Chambers, A., Christensen, A., & Johnson, S. (2012). Research on the Treatment of Couple Distress. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 38(1), 145-168.

After moving homes from GP And settling into perfect little BPThe birthdays of forty-sixWere mostly spent out in the sti...
03/07/2025

After moving homes from GP
And settling into perfect little BP
The birthdays of forty-six
Were mostly spent out in the sticks

Outback Queensland, red dirt chasing
Cows, dates, The Great Artesian Basin
Fury rescue, cotton fields day on day
Ratchet strapping, "emu" you heard me say

Sun, moon and starlight gazing
Twin moo moos and mumma grazing
Tropical fruit platter tasting
Eighteen years later, memory creating

Coke bottles, a honey bear or two
Only the "best" selection for you
Horse mustering, dolphin swimming
Off grid living, no phones pinging

DVD nights in camper trailer
Most cosy sleeps in Stockman Rover
Catalina in Parable of the Sower
The intrigue continues...still no closer

Travelled wherever the road took us
Simple living, no stress, no fuss
Happiness followed us this whole trip through
Our hearts in sync, just me and you

After moving homes from GP And settling into perfect little BPThe birthdays of forty-sixWere mostly spent out in the sti...
03/07/2025

After moving homes from GP
And settling into perfect little BP
The birthdays of forty-six
Were mostly spent out in the sticks

Outback Queensland, red dirt chasing
Cows, dates, The Great Artesian Basin
Fury rescue, cotton fields day on day
Ratchet strapping, "emu" you heard me say

Sun, moon and starlight gazing
Twin moo moos and mumma grazing
Tropical fruit platter tasting
Eighteen years later, memory creating

Coke bottles, a honey bear or two
Only the "best" selection for you
Horse mustering, dolphin swimming
Off grid living, no phones pinging

DVD nights in camper trailer
Most cosy sleeps in Stockman Rover
Catalina in Parable of the Sower
The intrigue continues...still no closer

Travelled wherever the road took us
Simple living, no stress, no fuss
Happiness followed us this whole trip through
Our hearts in sync, just me and you

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Interested in exploring what couples therapy could do for you and your relationship? Contact our team today. Link in bio...
03/07/2025

Interested in exploring what couples therapy could do for you and your relationship?

Contact our team today. Link in bio or via www.motivatingmarriages.com.au

If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or trapped in the same argument loop with your partner — you're not alone. In o...
26/06/2025

If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or trapped in the same argument loop with your partner — you're not alone.

In our latest blog, we dive into a big question: Does couples therapy actually help?
📊 We explore what the research says, why more couples in Australia are seeking support, and how relationship counselling might shift the dynamics you're stuck in.

🔗 Read the full post now: link in bio or via our website www.motivatingmarriages.com.au

Love bombing is usually about control, not genuine love. What may feel like deep desire at the start is often manipulati...
23/06/2025

Love bombing is usually about control, not genuine love. What may feel like deep desire at the start is often manipulation in disguise. Instead of growing love and connection gradually, love bombing floods the other partner with attention, affection, and grand gestures to create a false sense of intimacy and connection.

Love bombing is usually about control, not genuine love. What may feel like deep desire at the start is often manipulati...
16/06/2025

Love bombing is usually about control, not genuine love. What may feel like deep desire at the start is often manipulation in disguise. Instead of growing love and connection gradually, love bombing floods the other partner with attention, affection, and grand gestures to create a false sense of intimacy and connection. Love bombing is a pattern of emotional manipulation and can cycle repeatedly throughout the relationship.

Read more about the cycle of love bombing and the experience of each phase in our blog. Link in bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au/blog

The intense attention and admiration of love bombing initially looks so beautiful and desirable, just like a bouquet of ...
09/06/2025

The intense attention and admiration of love bombing initially looks so beautiful and desirable, just like a bouquet of romantic red “roses”. But beneath that image being portrayed is something destructive. The “thorns” symbolise the emotional manipulation, control attempts, and the emotional pain that unfolds once the love bombing ceases, and the cycle of criticism and coldness begins.

Read more about love bombing in this months blog via the link in our bio or motivatingmarriages.com.au/blog

The red flags of love bombing often come disguised as intense affection early on.1. You might notice overwhelming compli...
02/06/2025

The red flags of love bombing often come disguised as intense affection early on.
1. You might notice overwhelming compliments, constant messages, and grand romantic gestures that feel too much for how long you’ve known each other.
2. The person may talk about love, commitment, or even a future together within days, pressuring you to move too quickly.
3. They might also become upset when you ask for space or try to maintain other relationships.
4. If it feels fast, intense, and conditional, it’s a sign that their motives may be more about control than care.

Read more about the signs of love bombing and how you can defuse the love bomb via our blog. Link in bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au/blog

At first, it feels like a dream — constant compliments, grand romantic gestures, endless attention. You're told you're "...
26/05/2025

At first, it feels like a dream — constant compliments, grand romantic gestures, endless attention. You're told you're "the one" within days. But then something shifts... and what once felt magical starts to feel overwhelming, confusing, or even controlling.

This month’s blog dives deep into:
💥 What love bombing actually is
🚩 Red flags to look out for early on
🧠 Why some people love bomb (it’s not always narcissism)
🔁 The emotional manipulation cycle many get caught in
🛡️ How to protect yourself without losing hope in love

💬 Read the full blog via the link in bio or www.motivatingmarriages.com.au/blog

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