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Relationship Corner
Expert Relationship Advice
Individual and Couples Counselling in Calgary


A simple way to appreciate your partner.
Most people say “thanks” and stop there. Here’s how to appreciate your partner so they actually feel it.

Rovena Magidin
4 days ago2 min read


When You Want More Sex Than Your Partner (or Less): Understanding Desire Discrepancy. Part 1 of 2.
Desire differences aren’t a character flaw or a relationship failure. They’re a pattern. When one partner reaches and the other retreats, both end up hurting. This post explains why desire discrepancy happens and how to understand the emotional cycle underneath it.

Rovena Magidin
Feb 283 min read


The Keys of Pleasure: A Body-Based Guide to Intimacy
Pleasure doesn’t need to be created. It emerges when the right conditions are in place. This guide explores the key gateways that open intimacy and sexual pleasure.

Rovena Magidin
Jan 83 min read


Finishing My 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: A Gentle Way Into the New Year
I’ve completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. A short reflection on learning a kinder, more relational way of being with the body — and a quiet New Year celebration.

Rovena Magidin
Jan 52 min read


The 3-Minute Game, Part 2: Taking vs Receiving Explained
If you’ve tried the touch-optional version of the 3-minute game from Part 1, you may wonder how “taking” and “receiving” fit when touch isn’t part of the moment. This post breaks it down simply, with clear examples and a gentle, consent-based approach you can use right away.

Rovena Magidin
Dec 4, 20254 min read


When Touch Isn’t Available: A New Way to Play the 3-Minute Game
The 3 minute game is one of the most loved tools in my practice. But for many people, touch simply isn’t available — their nervous system is overwhelmed, they’re touched-out, or they’re not ready for physical closeness. This new touch-optional version offers a safe, gentle way to stay connected, even when touch feels like too much.

Rovena Magidin
Nov 26, 20255 min read


Premarital Counselling: Why Even Happy Couples Benefit from a Relationship Check-Up
Thinking about premarital counselling but not sure if you "need" it? Here's why even happy, high-functioning couples can benefit from a relationship check-up before saying "I do" - and how I make the process flexible, real, and tailored just for you.

Rovena Magidin
Nov 20, 20254 min read


How Long Does Couples Counselling Take? What to Expect
“How many sessions will we need?” is the most common question I hear. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer — it depends on your goals, your starting point, and what you’re working through together. Here’s a clear breakdown of what actually determines how long counselling takes.

Rovena Magidin
Nov 13, 20253 min read


Discernment Counselling: What to Ask Yourself When You’re Unsure Whether to Stay or Leave a Relationship
Feeling on the fence about your relationship? These 2-page journal prompts from discernment counselling help you find clarity — without pressure or guilt.

Rovena Magidin
Nov 7, 20253 min read


Listening to Your Emotions: What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You
Emotions aren’t here to hurt us - they’re here to guide us. Each one carries a message about our needs, whether it’s the sting of shame, the fire of anger, or the heaviness of sadness. This post is a gentle reminder you can return to when feelings feel overwhelming, with simple “do’s and don’ts” for each emotion.

Rovena Magidin
Oct 29, 20256 min read
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