Monthly Archives: March 2012

Red flags

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jo Lamble

When we’re in the bubble of new love, we are blind to the other person’s faults and potential problems in the relationship. After a few months, we start to see some of our new partner’s weaknesses and they start to … Continue reading →

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Regrets

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jo Lamble

Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative care nurse has written a book called The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. I have yet to read her book, but I was deeply moved by an article on her powerful observations. It surprised … Continue reading →

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Good enough

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jo Lamble

There seems to be an epidemic of perfectionism sweeping the western world. Everyone is striving for excellence for themselves and for their children. Rather than increasing confidence and happiness levels, perfectionism causes general feelings of inadequacy. “Good enough” is often … Continue reading →

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It takes one to (change the) tango

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jo Lamble

It’s amazing how much couples’ counselling can be done when only one member of the couple shows up. Men and women come in feeling helpless because their partner won’t agree to counselling. Never fear, I tell them, because although it … Continue reading →

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Own your problems

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jo Lamble

How often have you asked your partner to stop leaving wet towels on the bathroom floor? Or perhaps it is you who is forever stepping over the offending towel because you simply don’t see it. How many times have you … Continue reading →

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