How is it that a love that starts off so exquisitely can sometimes turn into nothing but trouble and distress? Rhonda Goldman discusses the dance of couples and the role that vulnerability and fear play in the highs and lows of the intimate relationships.

How can we learn to 'feel into' others better to enrich our relationships? What might we have to unlearn in this process? Robert Elliott shares his tips as well as what he calls 'empathy traps'. Turns out there is a lot we can do to help us develop empathy for others, in particular when they are in pain.