Romantic Relationships
These blogs and resources explore Imago ideas around connection, communication, and relational patterns. They are intended to support greater awareness of how early experiences can shape adult relationships, and to offer gentle prompts for developing more intentional, connected ways of relating to others.
Parent, Adult, Child: Recognising the Patterns That Keep Couples Stuck
Relationships often bring out parts of us we didn’t realise were still active - the caring Parent, the logical Adult, or the emotional Child. When these ego states interact unconsciously, couples can find themselves repeating familiar arguments, falling into critical or defensive roles, and feeling disconnected.
By understanding which state we’re speaking from, we can begin to change how we communicate and respond to our partner. Through awareness, reflection, and dialogue, such as the structured communication used in Imago therapy, couples can learn to move from reaction to understanding, and from conflict to connection.
Real growth in relationships happens when we learn to recognise our patterns, communicate with empathy, and respond from our Adult state rather than the voices of our past.
Communicating with Care: An Introduction to Imago Dialogue
Communication can either deepen connection or create distance in our relationships. Imago dialogue offers a structured, compassionate way to listen, reflect and respond that helps partners move from conflict to understanding. This approach encourages us to slow down, hear each other fully and build safer, more connected relationships.
Have you ever wondered why some people find closeness comforting while others find it overwhelming?
Attachment styles are patterns we develop in childhood that can influence not only how we connect with others but also how we relate to ourselves. They affect trust, communication, and even the way we handle conflict.
The good news is that attachment styles are not fixed. With awareness and support, it is possible to move toward more secure and fulfilling relationships.
From Past to Present: How Attachment Styles Influence the Way We Relate
Worksheet: Small Moments of Connection
This worksheet focuses on simple ways to strengthen everyday connection in your relationships. It includes three short activities to help you notice what is working well, reflect on challenges, and plan small, practical actions to build closeness. Each activity is quick, easy to follow, and can be used whenever you want to improve connection with someone important to you.