10 reasons why your partner should be your friend too
You have probably watched a movie where the main romantic protagonists declare that they could “never be just friends: because their romantic feelings are simply too strong. However, what is rarely touched on in the cinematic world of ‘happily ever after’ is that while lovers may not want to be friends, friendship is a vital…
Read MoreTwo ears and one mouth: The art of active listening
While it is good to talk in a relationship, communication is a two way stream – when you are not expressing what you think and feel then you need to be listening. However, in relationships it is easy to feel that your words are falling on plugged ears or that you have to shout to…
Read MoreLove vs. Infatuation: 10 Telltale Signs
Movies, music, and social media all sell the same idea: you’ll just know. “Love at first sight.” “When you know, you know.” It’s a nice story, but in reality, it tends to blend two very different feelings, love and infatuation, into one romantic idea. Figuring out which one you’re actually in can be genuinely hard,…
Read More5 ways to keep your friendships alive
Busy schedules, growing families, demanding careers, and changing priorities can quietly pull friendships to the background. Questions about how to maintain friendships as an adult often surface during life transitions such as moving to a new city, starting a new job, or becoming a parent. Connections that once felt effortless can begin to require more…
Read More10 Relationship benefits of spending time away from your partner
Joined at the hip, two peas in a pod, stuck together like glue; when couples first fall in love, the time they spend together can be intense both emotionally and in terms of the physical time spent together. As time goes by, however, this bond can turn into co-dependence and create a feeling of being…
Read MoreWhy Positive Feedback Speaks Volumes?
When communication breaks down between a couple, the relationship can become incredibly painful, confusing and even destructive. The key to communicating effectively is to be able to verbalize how you feel and what you think. The challenge is to do so without loading conversations with complaints, criticisms, accusations or put-downs. Communicating for Relationship Success When…
Read MoreSetting healthy boundaries in your family
When you are a child there is a natural order of things; adults set the rules while brothers and sisters vie for their place, creating a familial hierarchy and chain of command. But what happens when you grow up and become part of a couple? You now have a blend of different family members in…
Read MoreHow to be happy
Ask most people what they want in life, and they will probably tell you they just want to be happy. Happiness tends to be something we all seek. But what exactly is it? Of course, like many things in life, happiness will always mean different things to different people. It could depend on their culture,…
Read MoreHow to fix your life after a breakup!
People change, situations and circumstances change, and relationships change; life is an evolving journey where change is inevitable. And while change is ideally approached by welcoming it with open arms, the fallout from life can sometimes cause the acceptance of change to be a painful and difficult challenge. This is especially true following a breakup.…
Read MoreWhy you need to say a little more than ‘I do!’
Love is in the air with thousands of brides and grooms exchanging vows today, promising an everlasting union. Some will make it, many won’t. Once the wedding party is over and the honeymoon tan faded, relationship reality bites; and for nearly half of all married couples their future has divorce written all over it. As…
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