Anger is particularly destructive in relationships. When we live in close contact with someone, our personalities, priorities, interests, and ways of doing things frequently clash. Leandre Kurz from Let’s Talk Psychologists gives us some insight into the invisible toxin that lives in relationships. Relationships are ongoing negotiations between individuals trying to live together and mutually meet each other’s needs. Dissatisfaction …
We are all prone to forming expectations, especially when we’re in a relationship. Sometimes, though, what we expect and what we get don’t line up. “We probably cannot exist without forming expectations of our partners, but it is when our expectation subconsciously becomes an inflexible (unrealistic/irrational) demand, when it clashes with reality, that we become distressed,” says Heidi Burmeister-Nel, a clinical …
Heidi Burmeister-Nel is a Namibian Clinical Psychologist, who shares in this episode of the MYD Africa Show, tools that will help empower you in your relationships. “We all have maps in our brains of how relationships should work. Some of these maps are good, but often these maps are not, but we have no other alternative. On a subconscious level …
Popular culture would have us believe that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. According to Namibian Clinical Psychologist, Heidi Burmeister-Nel, “We are all well aware of the gender stereotypes when it comes to emotions. Naturally, there are truths in all stereotypes, but I am in agreement with a large number of psychologists that believe that these differences …
“Now it has been discovered that scientifically, love is when we feel we are taken care of.” Establishing your own personal values will have a benefit on your relationships according to Clinical Psychologist Martina Perstling. “We mustn’t forget that the way we express ourselves is often also coupled with values. When we live a life that is based on values …
An example of what happens when you prioritise the needs of your customer, Bintecs is a small start-up Namibian company that has gone from operations on a balcony, to creating a second business (IT Namibia) to support their clientele, most of whom have been and stayed with the company since it’s inception. Nadia and Chris Burger are the couple behind …
Deep connection nurtures relationships But how do you maintain your independence within the realms of a healthy connected relationship? This is what 99FM’s Heart asked Namibian Clinical Psychologist and regular MYD contributor, Heidi Burmeister Nel. “It may seem like independence and connection are opposing forces, yet the one strongly contributes and influences to the other. We need enough connection to …
We are all prone to forming expectations, especially when we’re in a relationship. Sometimes, though, what we expect and what we get don’t line up. “We probably cannot exist without forming expectations of our partners, but it is when our expectation subconsciously becomes an inflexible (unrealistic / irrational) demand, when it clashes with reality, that we become distressed.” says Heid Burmeister-Nel, …