Isn't it time you put some fun and romance back into Valentine's Day? At some point, for most couples, date night goes from fun and exciting to “Um, what do you want to do?” If you have busy jobs and families it’s even hard to make time for a date, and just planning it out may feel overwhelming. Valentine’s Day is upon us though, and it’s the … [Read more...] about 50 Romantic (and Fun) Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
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What to Do When You Decide to Separate
Making the decision to separate from a long term partner is rarely easy, but staying in a deeply unhappy relationship is no walk in the park either. If you’ve been struggling with the decision, it can be difficult to know what to do and it’s even more complicated if children are involved. You have to juggle their needs as well as yours, and … [Read more...] about What to Do When You Decide to Separate
Relationships Are Hard, But Why? A TEDx Talk by Stan Tatkin
If you've been in a relationship, you probably know that relationships are hard. But did you know that what makes relationships hard has more to do with primitive reasons and your brain than how compatible you are? I'm a huge fan of the work of Stan Tatkin, not only because I've trained in his PACT approach to couples therapy, but because I use … [Read more...] about Relationships Are Hard, But Why? A TEDx Talk by Stan Tatkin
Is Tinder Destroying the Self-Esteem of Men?
Researchers from the University of North Texas have discovered some interesting findings in one of the first studies of the hugely popular dating app Tinder. They found that men who use the app are most at risk for lowered self-esteem. The research findings seem to contradict past research, which has shown that women’s self-perceptions tend to … [Read more...] about Is Tinder Destroying the Self-Esteem of Men?
6 Reasons Why Women and Men Are Leaving Marriages
If you’re getting married, there’s a fair chance your marriage won’t last in the long run. That's because in Australia today, one out of every three marriages ends in divorce, with the median duration of marriage to a divorce being 12 years. In the US, the statistics are closer to one out of every two marriages ending in divorce. The divorce … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why Women and Men Are Leaving Marriages
The 3 Signs You’re in the Right Relationship
I was recently interviewed by the well-known online dating site eHarmony. They asked me the question, “how do you know if you’re in the right relationship?” This got me thinking, what is the ‘right’ relationship, and is there such a thing? And even if there is, how can you tell if you're in one? What is the ‘right’ relationship? The ‘right’ … [Read more...] about The 3 Signs You’re in the Right Relationship
7 Surefire Behaviours That Can Destroy Your Relationship
There’s so much relationship advice out there about how to improve your relationship, but what about the things that can harm your relationship or even contribute to a breakup? Extensive couples research has shown with high accuracy that some behaviours can spell the certain death of a relationship. So what are some of these surefire … [Read more...] about 7 Surefire Behaviours That Can Destroy Your Relationship
Can You Truly Forgive After Being Deeply Hurt?
Are you ready to forgive someone from your past? We forgive all the time. It’s easy enough to do when it involves trivial mistakes, genuine accidents, and even minor offenses and you receive a sincere apology. But when you’ve been deeply hurt, sometimes you question whether you’re capable at all of getting over the pain. Forgiveness even after a … [Read more...] about Can You Truly Forgive After Being Deeply Hurt?
Does Marriage Counselling Work?
If you're thinking of giving relationship/marriage therapy a try to address your relationship concerns, you're likely wondering whether it's worth the bother. That's understandable; most people don't want to waste time, money, and effort on something that is probably not going to help the situation. Is marriage counselling really worth it? Does … [Read more...] about Does Marriage Counselling Work?
5 Beautiful Benefits of Mindfulness in Your Relationships
The practice of mindfulness can profoundly improve your relationships. The dynamics of today’s world forces people to focus on themselves and make sure that their personal welfare is taken care of. It’s every man for himself, is what many always say. While there’s nothing wrong in putting yourself first, this doesn't really work as a long-term … [Read more...] about 5 Beautiful Benefits of Mindfulness in Your Relationships