I was asked by a journalist at MSN.com this week to comment on the new trend of divorce parties for those couples that are getting divorced. You can read my responses in the MSN.com article published online: New Trend: Divorce Parties. This reminded me of an acquaintance from over 15 years ago who threw a divorce party when … [Read more...] about New Trend: Divorce Parties
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Sex Advice: Couples Too Tired for Sex [Study]
I was asked  by MSN.com this week to comment on some new research reported by CNN that says many couples are too tired for sex. You can read the article by clicking here. The article obviously hit a nerve and was very popular, ending up on the home page of MSN. Couples that are too tired for sex is a growing problem for many in long term … [Read more...] about Sex Advice: Couples Too Tired for Sex [Study]
Wired for Love Relationships: Are You an Island, Wave, or Anchor?
In his book Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain Attachment Style Can Help You Diffuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship, American author and psychotherapist Stan Tatkin speaks about how a partner's attachment style can affect the way a person deals with conflict and their ability to form a secure relationship. Key … [Read more...] about Wired for Love Relationships: Are You an Island, Wave, or Anchor?
Warning: 9 Ways Facebook Couples can Avoid Social Suicide
I'm always fascinated by how social media, and in particular Facebook is impacting and influencing relationships. A recent article in the New York Times highlighted some of the dilemmas that couples are facing today as social media becomes deeply embedded in our modern ways of relating. In my relationship counselling practice, not a week goes by … [Read more...] about Warning: 9 Ways Facebook Couples can Avoid Social Suicide
7 Signs You’re in a Relationship with a Narcissist
If you feel that something is not quite right in your relationship, where you're constantly walking on eggshells, fearful of being chastised for not meeting your partner's expectations, and on the receiving end of ongoing criticism and abuse, it's possible you may be in a narcissistic relationship. A narcissist is a term that refers to a … [Read more...] about 7 Signs You’re in a Relationship with a Narcissist
Are Your New Year’s Relationship Resolutions SMART?
There is a moment at the beginning of something new – like the first day of a new year – when we take in a breath of air, pause quietly within and wonder about the ways we may change or be changed. In a way, it’s a moment in which we hover between what we were and who we will be.  This is especially more powerful when the newness in a … [Read more...] about Are Your New Year’s Relationship Resolutions SMART?
The Power of Giving and Receiving Love
I recently volunteered for a charity day called Help-Portrait, which I found to be a surprisingly moving experience. This got me thinking about the power of giving and receiving love in our relationships- and the difficulties many people have with this. This post explores the joys and challenges of giving and receiving love in intimate … [Read more...] about The Power of Giving and Receiving Love
3 Most Common Couple Communication Problems [Video]
In this short video, I describe what I see are the 3 most common couple communication problems that I see in my work with couples. I also give you 3 tips to avoid these communication issues in your relationship. Here's a written summary of the most common couple communication problems: 1. Couples that don't reflect on the message they are … [Read more...] about 3 Most Common Couple Communication Problems [Video]
The Single Experience: What’s Missing in Your Search for Love?
Single people all over the world are looking for love, yet so many singles can't seem to find a mate. If you're single, you may be familiar with the frustrations that often accompany dating and online dating that can lead to distress, despair and disillusionment. Many of my single clients know this struggle well and want to know how they can … [Read more...] about The Single Experience: What’s Missing in Your Search for Love?
The Disturbing Effects of Technology on Your Relationships
Technology in our lives is exponentially growing in the amount of time we use it and what parts of our lives are helped by it. Technology has made our lives easier, helped us be more effective in our work and allowed us to connect with friends, family and colleagues across the world. However, often with rapid change, there is a cost. And far too … [Read more...] about The Disturbing Effects of Technology on Your Relationships