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When things feel different, but you can’t explain why

Sometimes relationships change so gradually that it’s difficult to know when things started to feel different.

Life carries on. Work, children, routines and responsibilities continue as normal.

But quietly, questions begin to appear.

Am I overthinking it?
Were we always like this?
Is this just what marriage is?

In this episode, relationship coach Kate Nestor joins host Liza Gatrell to explore why relationship doubts can feel so difficult to acknowledge, how uncertainty often builds quietly over time, and why giving yourself permission to explore those feelings doesn’t mean you have to make a decision.

Why we’re talking about this.

At Stowe, we’ve spent decades supporting people through relationship and family change. One thing we’ve learnt is that legal advice is rarely the beginning of the story.

Long before any decisions are made, people often live with quiet uncertainty. They question themselves, wonder whether what they’re feeling is normal, and carry thoughts they haven’t quite put into words.

That’s why we’ve created resources that explore these experiences to help people better understand what they may be feeling, without pressure or expectation.

Helping you untangle the thoughts

is it normal to feel doubts in a relationship?

Relationships Considering divorce Divorce coaching Relationship advice

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Blog: Is it normal to have doubts in a relationship?

By the end of this article, qualified divorce coach, Kate Nestor, will help you understand how common relationship doubt is, how to navigate it and what makes doubt turn into action. We work with many clients who have doubts about their relationsh

Kate Nestor 4 min read 13 May 2026

Signs your partner does not love you anymore

Relationships Divorce coaching Relationship advice

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Blog: Signs your partner doesn’t love you anymore: recognising the difference between a rough patch and a changed relationship

By the end of this article, qualified divorce coach Kate Nestor will help you understand the signs that could suggest your partner doesn't love you anymore, how relationships can change over time, and how to approach any concerns. Few relationship

Kate Nestor 5 min read 8 Jun 2026

Worried young woman sitting on sofa at home and ignoring her boyfriend who is sitting next to her

Considering divorce Divorce coaching

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Blog: Should I get a divorce? Here’s what to ask yourself first

Many of the clients who come to see me, says Divorce Differently founder, Chloe Oudiz, are standing at a crossroads, asking themselves: Should I get divorced? It is, without question, one of the most frightening and significant decisions a person

Chloe Oudiz 4 min read 15 Jun 2026

where to start in divorce: the very first steps

Divorce and dissolution advice Divorce process

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Blog: The very first steps of divorce

For most people, divorce is unfamiliar territory and you may feel emotions such as dread, confusion and heartbreak. By the end of this article, our UK divorce specialists will explain what the first steps of divorce are, so you feel confident

Ashley Le-core 5 min read 5 Jun 2026

Client success stories

9 October 2026

Milton Keynes: International financial settlement secured

Our divorce specialists supported a client through a complex international matter involving divorce proceedings in England and abroad. The couple had also signed a postnuptial agreement in another country. This complicated which country’s courts should decide the financial outcome. Our approach was methodical, combining legal expertise with our in-house forensic accountants. Every court application brought on our client’s behalf was successful. The matter proceeded to a final hearing which we supported our client throughout.

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9 October 2026

Milton Keynes: Securing a full pension share after divorce

Ending a long marriage later in life isn’t easy – money is tight, the fear of what comes next can feel overwhelming. One of our clients turned to our divorce experts for help after her marriage came to an end. We explained the best way to achieve an equal split, to reduce further money worries. We were successful in securing a fair financial settlement, without the added cost, stress, and delay of court proceedings.

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18 September 2026

Brighton: Successfully renegotiating a rejected financial settlement

A client came to us after their financial settlement had been rejected by the court as it was too heavily weighted to the other party. They needed specialist support to reach a fairer agreement, and, more importantly, get it approved. We worked hard to revise an agreement that better reflected the client’s position. The renegotiated settlement was approved by the court, with our client achieving a better financial outcome than the original agreement would have provided.

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8 September 2026

London: High-net-worth divorce involving hidden asset concerns

We acted for a client whose divorce had serious financial concerns. The financial settlement required careful scrutiny and we successfully negotiated a divorce settlement that provided our client with 85% of the proceeds of the sale of the family home.

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8 September 2026

London: Quick action protects client interests in divorce settlement

We supported a client who had left her marriage following domestic abuse. By the time we were contacted, our client had already gone to the repossession hearing without legal representation, and the court had ordered that the property should be sold. After much negotiating, the case concluded with a final order securing payment of the outstanding lump sum owed to our client.

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8 September 2026

London: 50/50 division in £4.4m divorce from coercive control spouse

We worked on behalf of a client who was leaving a long marriage that had involved coercive control and exclusion from financial decision-making. Our experts secured a divorce settlement that included a 50/50 division of the £4.4m matrimonial assets, full repayment of our client’s legal fees, a costs order against the spouse recognising their unreasonable conduct, and ongoing maintenance that was payable until the sale and division of the property assets.

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