Do you feel at times your life is so busy it affects the quality of your relationship? If so, you're not alone. I've noticed lately in my counselling practice I've been working with many couples that say to me they are so busy they don't have time for their relationship. It seems crazy we live in a world now where spending quality time with … [Read more...] about Is Your Busy Life Slowly Tearing Your Relationship Apart?
Relationship Tips
If You’re Single, Here Are 5 Reasons You Need to Try Meetup.com
Have you heard of the website Meetup.com? I love the whole philosophy behind Meetup and their website has taken the world by storm. On their website they describe themselves like this: Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups. Meetup makes it easy for anyone to organize a local group or find one of the thousands already meeting up … [Read more...] about If You’re Single, Here Are 5 Reasons You Need to Try Meetup.com
7 Signs You May Need to See a Couple Therapist
When your relationship works it’s amazing. Everything feels easier in life and you’re full of energy and excitement. Life is joy and pleasure and nothing can knock you down. But when your relationship isn’t at its best, it can affect almost every area of your life. Unresolved relationship issues can cause real-life struggles. You may feel … [Read more...] about 7 Signs You May Need to See a Couple Therapist
Valentine’s Day: Advice for Young Lovers [Audio]
 Are you a young person struggling with love? It's not every day I get called a "love expert", but when SBS PopAsia Radio wanted to speak to me to give some relationship advice and love tips to young people for Valentine's Day, I was glad to help out. When it comes to relationships, young people often experience lots of challenges and struggles … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day: Advice for Young Lovers [Audio]
5 Signs Your Boss is a Narcissist
Look for these signs to see if your boss is a narcissist. Most people can relate to being in a job and having a boss who is a difficult person. This is just part of working in organisations where there are different people and personalities. But does your boss seem to be off the charts when it comes to emotional reactivity, disrespect for … [Read more...] about 5 Signs Your Boss is a Narcissist
5 Tips for Coping with Loneliness at Christmas
For many people, Christmas is a time of enjoying time with family and friends, good times and relaxation. But for many other people, Christmas is a time of loneliness, isolation and sadness. There are many reasons why you might be lonely at Christmas including: your partner is in the hospital or has recently died your family is … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Coping with Loneliness at Christmas
Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships – Review
In his audiobook, Your Brain On Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships, researcher and couples therapist Stan Tatkin answers the question: Why be coupled anyway? Key takeaways In this audiobook, Tatkin talks about: what he's learned from his leading-edge work in research, the neurobiology of healthy relationships, and couples … [Read more...] about Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships – Review
Is This Your Love Story?
“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of … [Read more...] about Is This Your Love Story?
5 Surprising Ways Yoga Benefits Your Relationships
 Yoga can transform your body, mind, spirit, and relationships. I first started practicing Iyenga Yoga 20 years ago when I had an overuse injury from performing as a musician. I needed to find a way to help repair and strengthen my shoulder and I had heard great things about the benefits of yoga. This was long before I was a relationship … [Read more...] about 5 Surprising Ways Yoga Benefits Your Relationships
How to Make a Sincere Apology
Do you need to make a sincere apology or ask for forgiveness? I was recently interviewed on Melbourne radio station 3AW693 about how Victorian politician Geoff Shaw could make a genuine apology to parliament. This was an interesting interview because not being a Victorian citizen, I wasn't aware of this political hot topic that was the talk … [Read more...] about How to Make a Sincere Apology