With  the Christmas holidays, commonly referred to as the 'silly season' approaching fast, this is traditionally a time of the year when relationships run into problems, marriages fracture, families encounter conflict and relationship stress. It's not surprising considering you're: dreading socialising with people you don't normally spend … [Read more...] about 8 Essential Communication Skills to Help You Survive the Silly Season
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Emotional Abuse: When Is It Time to Leave Your Relationship?
Emotional abuse and controlling behaviour in relationships is one of those things that tends to be hidden within the relationship and often not known about by friends and family of the victim. Simon Gittany was found guilty of murder this week after throwing his fiancee Lisa Harnum off the balcony of their upmarket Sydney inner-city apartment in … [Read more...] about Emotional Abuse: When Is It Time to Leave Your Relationship?
Gratitude Meditation: How to Cultivate Gratitude in Your Relationship
While I'm not American, I have strong ties to North America, including family members who live in the United States. So while we don't celebrate Thanksgiving Day in Australia, I love the idea of taking time to pause and reflect on what you're thankful and grateful for in your life. There has been a lot of research on the topic of gratitude and … [Read more...] about Gratitude Meditation: How to Cultivate Gratitude in Your Relationship
Postnatal Depression: How to Help Your Relationship Survive PND
Postnatal depression is one of those dirty little secrets that no one likes to talk about. If you're a new mother and experiencing postnatal depression (also called PND), you may be feeling a sense of shame, or you might think it means you're not a 'good enough' mother because you're depressed. And this is one of the awful things about PND. … [Read more...] about Postnatal Depression: How to Help Your Relationship Survive PND
Excerpts from ’31 Days to Build a Better Relationship’: Part 3
To celebrate the release of my new Kindle eBook on Amazon, I’m sharing a tip a day from each chapter. If you haven't seen the previous posts in this series, check out part 1 and part 2. If you’d like to get your own copy of my eBook, you can get in on Amazon here for immediate download to your Kindle, or the Kindle app for iPhone and … [Read more...] about Excerpts from ’31 Days to Build a Better Relationship’: Part 3
The 10 Best TED Talks About Love
I don't know about you, but I just love TED talks. What can be better than hearing an engaging, Â informative, and sometimes profoundly moving talk in less than 20 minutes by some of the world's most prominent thought leaders? TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, was founded in 1984 as a one-off conference and has grown as … [Read more...] about The 10 Best TED Talks About Love
This One Simple Communication Skill Could Save Your Relationship
I attended a week-long silent retreat recently and learned a wonderful mindfulness communication skill that could benefit all couples.* What I just love about this technique is the simplicity of the process. Wherever you are in your relationship, whether you're at the beginning and experiencing romantic love, or perhaps you've been together a … [Read more...] about This One Simple Communication Skill Could Save Your Relationship
Excerpts from ’31 Days to Build a Better Relationship’: Part 2
These relationship tips are part of a series from my Kindle eBook called 31 Days to Build a Better Relationship. If you’d like to get your own copy of my eBook, you can get in on Amazon here for immediate download to your Kindle, or the Kindle app for iPhone and iPad, Android, or for your desktop PC or Mac. If you missed part 1 of the … [Read more...] about Excerpts from ’31 Days to Build a Better Relationship’: Part 2
Adultery: What to do When Infidelity Shows Up in Your Relationship
I recently spoke with Melbourne relationship counsellor Lauren Sokolski about how adultery and infidelity can impact a couple. We spoke about how couples tend to respond and how you can best recover from adultery or infidelity in your relationship. Here's what she had to say in response to my questions... What is considered infidelity or an … [Read more...] about Adultery: What to do When Infidelity Shows Up in Your Relationship
Excerpts from ’31 Days to Build a Better Relationship’: Part 1
To celebrate the release of my new Kindle eBook on Amazon, I'm sharing a tip a day from each chapter. If you'd like to get your own copy of my eBook, you can get in on Amazon here for immediate download to your Kindle, or the Kindle app for iPhone and iPad, Android, or for your desktop PC or Mac. Check out the visual tips below to get some … [Read more...] about Excerpts from ’31 Days to Build a Better Relationship’: Part 1