I was recently interviewed by Ben Starr of The Conversation Arena for their popular podcast of the same name. Ben wanted me to speak specifically about relationships and relationship counselling. In this interview, he asks me: Why do relationships cause so much pain? How much impact do your parents have on your overall view of […]
Why do gay men have problems sustaining long-term intimate relationships? It’s a big question with no simple answer, but there are lots of reasons that contribute to the difficulties that gay men have in finding a long-term partner. Chicago therapist Brian Rzepczynski is known as The Gay Love Coach, and he recently interviewed me on the
Gay Relationships: Why Are They So Difficult? Read Post »
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 time with (or have no desire to see)
8 Essential Communication Skills to Help You Survive the Silly Season Read Post »
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 long time
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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
Excerpts from ’31 Days to Build a Better Relationship’: Part 2 Read Post »
This guest post is by Jacqueline Stone of Jacqueline Stone & Associates. When a client tells me about an upsetting time with their partner, a funny thing can happen. At first, they are clearly distressed as they describe the arguments they have had over the past week. They feel furious and hurt. They tell me
How to Improve Your Relationship by Exposing Stress Read Post »
I was recently interviewed by Ken Burgin of Profitable Hospitality for his podcast on all issues related to the hospitality industry. Ken wanted to find out about effective ways of dealing with conflict in the workplace. The hospitality industry is one workplace where people work closely together for long periods of time and under stressful conditions. So
Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace [Audio] Read Post »
Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. It also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future How do you
I just love this video on how to complain constructively to your partner. It’s so simple, it’s brilliant. And anyone can do this. Terry Real is the author of the bestseller The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work and a relationship expert that is in high demand with the international
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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 »
