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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Navigating life after loss. How do you start dating after bereavement?
Navigating life after loss can be exhausting. For the Huffington Post's latest ‘Love Stuck’ column, I have responded to a reader whose...

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 31, 20233 min read


How to rebuild trust after a relationship ends
The end of a relationship can make us question so much about ourselves. Who we are, what we want, what we deserve. And whether we can...

Georgina Sturmer
Jun 26, 20234 min read


Coping with family conflict
This week I looked at the complex topic of family dynamics and estrangement for Metro . Every family is different, and there are a...

Georgina Sturmer
Jun 8, 20233 min read


Do your friendships leave you feeling emotionally exhausted?
I had a quick chat with Metro about the concept of 'radiators' and 'drains'. They asked the following question: Do your friendships...

Georgina Sturmer
Jun 7, 20233 min read


'Ticks' and 'Icks' - a light-hearted look at relationships for Metro
Metro asked for my thoughts about 'ticks' - the random things that we find attractive in other people. The idea is that a 'tick' is the...

Georgina Sturmer
May 30, 20232 min read


How to stop comparing yourself to others and start feeling good about yourself
We all compare ourselves to others — it's human. But constant comparison can drain your confidence and leave you feeling “not enough.” In this post, I explore why we compare, how it impacts your self-worth, and practical ways to stop doing it — with compassion, curiosity, and real-life strategies that work.

Georgina Sturmer
Apr 14, 20236 min read
Family dynamics on screen: Succession
I had a light-hearted chat with Metro about the serious and sensitive topic of family dynamics. We looked at different characters from...

Georgina Sturmer
Mar 27, 20233 min read
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