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31/08/2025

Did you know that conversations about late coming may sterm from lack of trust& not necessarily that you are late?

31/08/2025

🕊️ The Chipata Murder Tragedy: ANALYSIS

The heartbreaking case in Chipata, where a young woman was murdered just days after the man separated with his wife, is not just another news headline — it’s a psychological crisis.

From a professional lens, such incidents often carry underlying mental health and behavioral patterns:

Unresolved anger & poor emotional regulation: The suspect had just gone through a marital breakup, which can trigger feelings of rejection, shame, and loss of control. Without coping skills, these emotions often spiral into aggression.

Toxic patterns in relationships: Moving from a fresh divorce into a new relationship within days suggests an attempt to fill an emotional void — but also reveals impulsivity and difficulty processing loss.

Financial stress as a trigger: The background dispute over misused rent money highlights how economic strain can fuel tension, which then mixes dangerously with fragile emotional states.

Red flags of escalating violence: Anger outbursts, chasing a partner from home, and sudden instability are early warning signs. Without intervention (therapy, family support, or legal boundaries), these red flags often escalate.

💔 Lesson for us all: Violence in relationships is rarely “sudden.” It builds up over time when conflict is not addressed and when people fear therapy or see it as weakness.

At Royal Therapy, our theme this week is Mental Health in Relationships & Marriages. We want to remind couples and families that:

Walking away is safer than staying in violence.

Therapy is not for “the weak,” it’s for those who want to live.

Recognizing early warning signs can save lives.

👉 What do you think Zambian couples can do differently to prevent such tragedies?

30/08/2025

29/08/2025

SEEK MARRIAGE/COUPLES COUNSELING
Just as couples prioritize HIV testing to protect their physical health, they should also embrace marriage counseling to safeguard their emotional and relational well-being. Counseling isn’t a sign of trouble it’s a sign of commitment. It helps partners understand each other better, resolve hidden tensions, and build a foundation of trust and communication. Healthy relationships require regular check-ins, not just crisis interventions. Let’s normalize seeking support before problems escalate because prevention isn’t just for disease, it’s for love too.

29/08/2025

When couples learn this skill, they communicate better, resolve conflicts faster, and feel more connected. But when one partner’s EI is much stronger than the other’s, cracks begin to.........
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28/08/2025

Did you know?
Constantly Scrolling on your phone while you are with your partner is another form of abuse.

28/08/2025

Being in a relationship with a narcissistic partner, whether in marriage or dating can be emotionally draining, confusing, and deeply isolating. But with clarity, boundaries, and support, you can protect your well-being and make empowered choices. Here are some ways to deal with a narcissistic partner.

Firstly, understand and Recognize narcissistic traits, these may include excessive need for admiration, lack of empathy, manipulation, gaslighting, and a tendency to blame others.

Secondly, Protect Your Emotional and mental Health by setting firm boundaries, narcissists often test limits. Be clear about what behavior is unacceptable and follow through with consequences.

Don’t engage in Arguments, or trying to win an argument, this may escalate manipulation. Instead, stay calm, assertive, and consistent.

Limit emotional dependence by seeking validation and emotional support from trusted friends, family, or a therapist not from the narcissistic partner.

Use neutral language and avoid emotional triggers. Stick to facts and avoid blaming language.

Don’t expect empathy, narcissists may not respond with compassion. Focus on expressing your needs clearly, not changing their mindset.

Document important interactions, especially in marriage, keeping records can help if legal or therapeutic intervention becomes necessary.

Seek marriage or couple counseling session with a mental health professional, they can help you process your experience and build coping strategies.

Support groups: Connecting with others who’ve faced similar dynamics can be validating and empowering.

Assess the impact of your relationship on your mental health, self-esteem, or safety

Consider separation or divorce if the narcissistic behavior is persistent and harmful, leaving may be the healthiest option.

Protect Yourself While Preserving Peace

Don’t cover for their behavior or sacrifice your values to keep the peace.
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28/08/2025

How do you deal with a narcissistic partner.
These people can send you to the grave early I swear 🤣

27/08/2025

Family members, avoid asking young ladies and gentlemen when they are having partners or marrying. It causes Stress, Depression and Anxiety.

27/08/2025

This is now the time to talk about your couple problems, not when you are both tired and stressed kumazulo
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26/08/2025

Love is beautiful, but love without respect and care can lead to depression, stress, and trauma. Protect your heart, protect your mind.