Is the honeymoon long over? Hang in there. A new University of California, Berkeley, study shows those prickly disagreements that can mark the early and middle years of marriage mellow with age as conflicts give way to humour and acceptance. Researchers analysed videotaped conversations between 87 middle-aged and older husbands and wives who … [Read more...] about STUDY: Ageing Married Couples Replace Bickering with Humour
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How to Stay Connected as a Happy and Healthy Couple
Couples are stressed out more than ever. It’s not easy being in a relationship these days. With so many competing stresses including managing your work, personal life, family, and relationship, it’s no wonder so many couples are stressed out. And when you’re stressed out, it can negatively impact the connection between you and your partner … [Read more...] about How to Stay Connected as a Happy and Healthy Couple
The Pros and Cons of Dating on Tinder
In the ever-evolving digital dating world, Tinder stands out as a beacon for millions seeking connection. With over 75 million active users globally, the landscape of Tinder has grown beyond its initial conception, touching lives across every corner of the planet. As of today, the top free dating app not only caters to the … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Dating on Tinder
Clinton Power Named “Relationship Influencer” by Sunshine Coast Daily
I was honoured to be recently featured in a 2-page feature in the Sunshine Coast Daily where I was named a relationship influencer and was interviewed about how I became a relationship therapist by another therapist, Joanne Wilson. You can see image of the lift out from the magazine below or read the transcript underneath the … [Read more...] about Clinton Power Named “Relationship Influencer” by Sunshine Coast Daily
Is There a Reason Why We Keep Difficult People in Our Lives?
How many difficult people are in your life? Unless you live alone in a mountain cave or on your own private island, you probably have at least one difficult person in your life, someone who causes anxiety and conflict for others. But is there a reason we keep these hard cases in our lives? New university research says yes. Two researchers, … [Read more...] about Is There a Reason Why We Keep Difficult People in Our Lives?
The “Year 12 Divorce”: Don’t Let Your Marriage Be a Statistic
Therapists are reporting the phenomena of the "Year 12 divorce" is on the rise I was thrilled to be recently invited to write for the Mamamia blog on the topic of “Year 12 divorce”. This is the growing trend of marriages ending when the couples’ children finish school. A lot of therapists report that inquiries for relationship counselling have … [Read more...] about The “Year 12 Divorce”: Don’t Let Your Marriage Be a Statistic
Does Competition Lead to More Passion in Romantic Relationships?
The more competitive, the more passionate in romantic relationships, study finds. Modern human societies seem drastically different than ancient, tribal ones—but despite our technologies and physical evolution, some things are exactly the same. One major constant: competition for partners leads to more passion in romantic relationships. This … [Read more...] about Does Competition Lead to More Passion in Romantic Relationships?
Desperate and Dateless? Try the 5-Second Rule
Do you have problems meeting new dating partners? The 5-second rule can help you. I was recently searching on Amazon for some of the top-rating non-fiction books and stumbled across the book by author Mel Robbins called, The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage. I then watched Mel's TEDx talk, which has … [Read more...] about Desperate and Dateless? Try the 5-Second Rule
How to Stop Being Jealous of Your Partner’s Ex
Jealousy, otherwise known as the green-eyed monster, is one of the harder human emotions to experience in romantic relationships. And it feels especially intense when it involves your partner's ex. But jealous feelings, besides being one of the least attractive emotional states, tend to harden with time. If it’s not addressed, romantic jealousy … [Read more...] about How to Stop Being Jealous of Your Partner’s Ex
Australians Say ‘Yes’ to Same-sex Marriage: What Happened and What’s Next
As you’re probably well aware, Australians voted to legalise same-sex marriage in the voluntary postal survey, by a large margin—61.6% for to 38.4% against. And almost 80% of eligible voters participated, so this result has more weight than most global elections. Among all age groups, participation exceeded 70%, including younger voters. The ABS … [Read more...] about Australians Say ‘Yes’ to Same-sex Marriage: What Happened and What’s Next