Not Your Average Counsellor

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Welcome to Not Your Average Counsellor, hosted by Vee Vinci, a Mental Health Wellness Expert and Registered Relationship and Family Therapist. Here, Vee takes you on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, delving deep into the challenges of personal and relationship dynamics, helping you understand the reasons behind your thoughts and actions, and empowering you to create a more fulfilling life. Vees approach is refreshingly straightforward and effective. Tune in to her candid, deep, yet humorous conversations covering various important topics, including Navigating Well-Meaning Meddlers, Preventing Burnout, Breaking Free from Negative Thought Patterns, Coping with Trust Issues, Mastering Communication, Fostering Intimacy, and much more. If youre looking for valuable insights, practical advice, and a new perspective to improve your relationship with yourself and others, Not Your Average Counsellor is the podcast for you. Join Vee on this transformative journey, one episode at a time.
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🔐 Is It Ever OK to Go Through Your Partner’s Belongings Without Their Permission?
Episode 93
Monday, 22 September, 2025

💭 Trust, privacy, and that sneaky little urge to check. In this episode, we’re diving into the grey area of snooping—what it says about your relationship, and where the line is between curiosity and crossing a boundary. Inside This Episode: 🔍 What does privacy really mean? Is wanting personal space in a relationship healthy—or hiding something? 😟 Why people snoop. From fears of cheating to old wounds from past relationships, we unpack the real reasons people go looking for answers. 🧠 The snooping spiral. Once you check once, is it easier to justify doing it again? How suspicion can feed itself, even if you don’t find anything. 🪞 What it says about your relationship. Is it a sign of your partner being secretive—or a signal that something deeper (like insecurity or mistrust) needs addressing? 🔐 Transparency vs. invasion. Some couples share passwords and phones—but does that mean everything is fair game? 🚨 Is it ever justified? What if you genuinely suspect cheating, addiction, or dishonesty? We explore whether some situations call for breaking the usual rules. 🔄 Flip the script. How would you feel if your partner went through your things? Why empathy can reframe the whole conversation. 💔 The fallout of breached privacy. Even if you don’t find anything, the act of snooping can cause lasting damage—and sometimes hurt more than the truth. 🧘 Healthier ways to handle suspicion. Open conversations, setting boundaries, and checking in with your own emotions instead of their messages. 📏 Set the standard early. How to define what privacy looks like for your relationship—and why it’s better to talk about it before a problem comes up. ----more---- 💬 Let’s Keep This Conversation Going! Have you ever snooped—or been snooped on? Did it build trust or break it? I want to hear your stories, thoughts, or spicy takes. Slide into my DMs, send an email, or join the convo on socials. If this episode sparked something for you or a mate, share it along. Until next time—choose trust, talk it out, and respect each other’s socks drawer.