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Would you consider befriending your partner's ex?
Would you consider befriending your partner's ex? I was asked to think about this for a piece that was written in The Independent all...
Georgina Sturmer
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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What is the 'orange peel theory', and what does it reveal about our relationships?
Have you heard about the 'orange peel theory'? Before this week, I hadn't either. Well, I hadn't heard of it packaged up in this way. ...
Georgina Sturmer
Nov 25, 20234 min read
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Scrolling on your socials, do you find yourself keeping tabs on people who you don't like?
The advent of social media has made it infinitely easier to keep in touch with what's going on with those around us. But this also means...
Georgina Sturmer
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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Coping with 'pre-death' grief, when grief comes before a loss
Sometimes grief comes before a loss. If we know that a loss is likely to be on the horizon, perhaps if a loved one is unwell, we might...
Georgina Sturmer
Nov 18, 20232 min read
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Common relationship roadblocks, and how to face them head on
What really winds you up in your relationships? Everyone is different, but there are common themes that seem to come up again and again...
Georgina Sturmer
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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What is the 'Let Them' theory?
This week I've spoken to BBC Radio and the News Movement all about the 'Let Them' theory. So, what is it, and why is it making such a...
Georgina Sturmer
Oct 29, 20232 min read
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Young people, and conversations about mental health
This week it's Mental Health Week, and we've seen some worrying statistics about how hard young people find it to talk about their mental...
Georgina Sturmer
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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What is 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome'?
It's not what you're thinking. 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' isn't just a catch-all term for the eldest girl in a family with more than one...
Georgina Sturmer
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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Coping with nerves ahead of a big event
I was asked for some tips on coping with nerves ahead of a proposal. This might sound like a very specific area of anxiety - and likely...
Georgina Sturmer
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Exploring 'Main Character Syndrome'
I've been intrigued to hear about 'Main Character Syndrome'. What it means, how it might differ from Narcissism. And the role that...
Georgina Sturmer
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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Friendships and phones. Are you a phubber?
Are you a phubber? Or maybe you've been phubbed? Or perhaps it's both. Or maybe you're looking at this wondering what on earth I am...
Georgina Sturmer
Sep 27, 20234 min read
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Are we in a 'friendship recession'?
How many friends do we need? There's no right or wrong answer to this question. What is most important is for us to build friendships...
Georgina Sturmer
Sep 25, 20231 min read
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Does absence make the heart grow fonder?
This week, the actor Matthew McConaughey was in the news for his 'nine day rule'. It's a boundary that he has set together with his wife....
Georgina Sturmer
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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Empathy or overload? Coping with trauma dumping
Healthy relationships are all about ‘give and take’. The balance can ebb and flow over time, depending on what we need. Sometimes we...
Georgina Sturmer
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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Friendship in focus: who's on your team?
Which friend do you call when you want to celebrate some good news - a promotion, an opportunity, something exciting. I spoke to Stylist...
Georgina Sturmer
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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Coping with rough patches in your relationship
All relationships have their ups and downs. So what's the best way to ride out the difficult times? I was asked for my thoughts on this...
Georgina Sturmer
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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The Perfectionism Trap: Is social media fuelling our addiction to perfection?
The endless scroll of social media is a part of everyday life, and it feels as if it’s here to stay. There are lots of things that are...
Georgina Sturmer
Aug 30, 20233 min read
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Coping with ghosting: What to do if you get ghosted on the first date
I spoke to Heartwiseadvice.com for their series offering bite-sized advice on matters of the heart. They asked me to reflect on coping...
Georgina Sturmer
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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Parenting, fame and privacy: Meghan Markle's approach
In an earlier article for Yahoo News, I commented on the impact of the public gaze on the development of young children. This was brought...
Georgina Sturmer
Aug 7, 20232 min read
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Why do I fall in love so fast?
It’s been over six decades since Elvis told us that ‘Wise men say … Only Fools rush in …I can’t help falling in love with you’. There’s...
Georgina Sturmer
Aug 6, 20234 min read
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