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Love is not just for Valentine’s Day

Love is not just for Valentine’s Day

by The Spark Counselling | Feb 12, 2018 | couples, relationships, Society, tips, Valentine's Day

When Valentine’s Day comes around we are reminded it is time to focus on that special someone. For a day it is all about demonstrating our love for our spouse or partner. Soppy cards, flowers and chocolates are all great of course. But the fact we need a prompt is a...
Valentine’s Day is still important

Valentine’s Day is still important

by The Spark Counselling | Feb 13, 2017 | anecdote, couples, relationships, Society, tips, Valentine's Day

The cards are in the shops. The adverts for champagne and chocolates are on the TV. Pink love hearts are popping up everywhere. We cannot fail to notice it is Valentine’s Day very soon. The annual celebration of love puts a high value on grand ideas and romance....
Breaking up before Valentine’s Day

Breaking up before Valentine’s Day

by The Spark Counselling | Feb 6, 2018 | couples, couples and individuals, relationships, Society, tips, Valentine's Day

It might be the time of year to celebrate love but that does not mean Valentine’s Day is filled with excitement for everyone. Some will be approaching February 14 with one particular thought: do I break up with her/him before or after Valentine’s Day? I don’t want to...

It’s Valentine’s but we just started dating!

by The Spark Counselling | Feb 8, 2017 | couples, relationships, Society, tips, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is meant to be about love and relationships. For couples just starting out in a relationship it can end up feeling like an obstacle course full of opportunities for misunderstandings, overblown efforts and underwhelming gifts. To help couples navigate...

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