‘ve read so many self-help books on relationships over the years that I’ve found inspirational. So I thought it was about time I collated my top 10 list. I just love it when I read a book on relationships that really challenges my thinking about romantic relationships and, more importantly, helps me improve my own […]
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One of the questions I frequently get asked by couples that are about to get married is does pre-marriage counselling really work? Getting married can be a wonderful experience, and it can also be a very stressful event for those involved. Sometimes this stress raises family issues and couple issues that need to be addressed
Pre-Marriage Counselling: Does it Really Work? Read Post »
I had the pleasure of speaking with my colleague John Aiken, who is a Sydney clinical psychologist. John was recently the co-host of a hit ABC TV reality show called Making Couples Happy. He is also the co-author of the book Making Couples Happy: How science can help get relationships back on track. I go behind
Making Couples Happy: An Interview with Clinical Psychologist and Author John Aiken Read Post »
It seems that we’re more and more connected to each other online these days with online relationships starting to become even more important than face-to-face relationships. Some new research supports this by saying that young Generation X adults are as likely to connect online with friends, family and co-workers as they are in person. The
Do You Make These 7 Online Communication Mistakes? Read Post »
One of the most common issues I hear from the couples I work with in long-term relationships, is loss of passion or sexual desire. Esther Perel, author of the book Mating in Captivity is a world-renowed expert on issues of sexuality and sexual desire in couples. Here’s a great video of her summarising her ideas
What’s the Secret to Desire in Long-Term Relationships? Read Post »
This is one of my favourite relationship quotes. If you can’t see the image above, it says, “You Can be RIGHT or you can be in RELATIONSHIP”. I’m not sure who said it or where it comes from, but I like it because it really captures the dilemma that many couples find themselves in. And
Couple Conflict: How to Resolve Recurring Arguments and Create Win-Win Outcomes Read Post »
Some of my most popular posts are on communication. Why is that? I think it’s because we know that communication is one of those things that all of us can seek to improve. Communication is also something that, when changed, can have immediate and positive benefits on your relationship. The Gottmans are famous for their world-renowned research on couple
Couple Communication: The Value of a Gottman Soft Start-up Read Post »
You’re probably aware that the majority of New Year’s resolutions that people make fail within a couple of months. Healthy relationship resolutions are no exception. There’s a whole raft of reasons for this, which include problems with commitment, lack of planning, low personal motivation, lack of accountability, self-sabotaging beliefs and choosing goals that are too big.
25 New Year Healthy Relationship Resolutions Read Post »
There are so many books and articles written about how to communicate effectively, that it can often be overwhelming to know what to believe or even what works. I’ve distilled down some of the most important factors couples need to focus on to improve their communication and relationship. My ideas are based on my observations
Communication Basics: 7 Simple Tips to Improve Your Relationship Read Post »
A long-distance relationship can be a challenge for even the strongest love relationship. Many clients ask me what can be done to make them work? There may be no simple answer, but there are things that can help or hinder love that is hampered by the tyranny of distance. With the influence of technology
Long-distance Relationships: Can They Work? Read Post »
