Category Archives: Relationships

If he’s married, he’s unavailable. If he’s living in a de facto relationship, he’s unavailable. If he’s dating someone else or he’s grieving the loss of his last relationship, he’s unavailable. Sound simple? It is simple, but sometimes it’s hard … Continue reading →

Friendships are one of the most important parts of life. Research has shown that in many ways, our friends have a greater influence over us than our partners or family – whether we are 15 or 45. When we are … Continue reading →

Is there a word that is more important than “sorry”? Being able to apologise is a life skill we need to have if we want successful relationships with our partners, children, family, friends, and workmates. So why do so many … Continue reading →

When someone close to us gets upset, it’s very hard not to nurture them. We wrap our arms around them and want to take away their pain. In short, we become somewhat like a parent in that moment. When another … Continue reading →

Think back to the last time a friend told you that they had been struggling with a bad back. Or the last time your partner told you that he or she was feeling exhausted. What did you do? What did … Continue reading →

It’s amazing how often I hear people comparing their own relationship with that of their parents, friends, or even strangers. They seem so happy. Why can’t we be more like them? And for those who do split, people comment on … Continue reading →