Before you consider Divorce
Dr John Gottman has undertaken 30 years of research studying relationships. He says, “One of the saddest reasons a marriage dies is that neither spouse recognises its value until it’s […]
How to communicate in a way that truly connects
Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved to write, to listen to stories and to capture them on paper. I lived a lot in my head, as I imagined the […]
Now’s the time to get a new relationship
You may be thinking “Did I hear you right?” Or “What planet are you on right now? We are in lockdown and you’re suggesting I get a new relationship?” Yes, […]
Our Open Door Policy for Communication
The house I grew up in had an unwritten and unspoken rule; we leave the doors open. This open-door policy was never directly enforced but our personal bedrooms were never […]
Beginning again
It’s Jan 2020 and many of us are returning from the holidays into the rhythm of daily life. Some of us might be dreading the thought and some of us […]
The secret to happiness
A couple of years ago there was an article in the Sunday Star Times headlined “What’s the secret to happiness ?” It caught my eye because everyone wants to know […]
Show the love this Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day today. This morning I thought I could offer you 5 ideas to show love to your partner. I have to say that these are not all my […]
Before you divorce….
Film star Zsa Zsa Gabor, said that 9 marriages had taught her a great deal about housekeeping. She said, “Every time I get divorced I keep the house.” Her comment […]
Complaint v Criticism
We are always likely to have various complaints about the person we are married to. When we live in the same house, sleep in the same bed, and live out […]
Make your differences work for you
The things that draw us together when dating and getting to know each other are often the very things that cause conflicts a few years into marriage. How can we […]
