You can probably think of at least two manipulative men you’ve met so far in your life. Can I be totally honest with you? Many manipulative men are better players than most manipulative women out there. And I don’t say this because I’m a woman. I’ll explain. When a woman tries to manipulate a man […]
Relationships are part of life, and it is silly to try to convince ourselves that relationships do not matter. Of course, they matter! When you feel anxiety or confusion about your relationship, it is natural to seek advice. Many of the people who you are seeking relationship advice from are probably well-intentioned individuals who do not want to
I truly appreciate the opportunity to benefit from the wisdom of other people. I live in a very diverse city where I can interact with people from all walks of life, and I enjoy asking people about their perspectives when it comes to relationships because let’s face it; relationships shape and influence every part of
Idealisation in relationships is characterised as the glorification of your partner. Especially in new relationships, we can all be guilty of idealising your partner whilst still in that sweet, sweet honeymoon period. It can be fantastic. You have found the light in the darkness, the sun to your sky, you feel as though everything that
Sometimes a relationship will drive you absolutely crazy. Perhaps you may feel trapped you need some personal space, or maybe you want to fix your relationship, but you don’t know the techniques and how to do so. There are actually positive ways to disconnect yourself from the reality of a tumultuous relationship. The more at
We all know that we get into relationships because we have strong feelings for the other person. Yet there are times where these feelings, this passion fizzles out and you get the feeling that things are not the same anymore. But you don’t want to accept the signs that your relationship is over, so you try to force it to
Some people will tell you that it’s impossible for a career driven person or for an aspiring entrepreneur to simultaneously enjoy a successful relationship. But guess what? They’re totally wrong! I recently overheard a conversation in a coffee shop between two women about combining career and relationship: “For sure, I would never be able to
We’ve all been there – that terrible relationship we stay in way too long. When we look back at those times, the writing on the wall was always in big, bold capital letters, saying break up and run, run away! Of course, hindsight is always 20/20, and we learn from our mistakes (hopefully!), but perhaps
You’ve seen them before; those couples are holding hands, laughing together, and looking like they are a significant generation apart. Have you wondered how two people could be happy in an age gap relationship? If so, you are not alone. Many skeptics are not shy about voicing their (often negative) opinions of pairings between older
Most of us have likely heard the phrase “He/she is married to their job”. It is an allegory often used to describe someone who is completely engrossed in their work and rarely has time for anyone else, not least their spouse. In a constantly growing consumer based society, increased demands at the office are contributing
‘What’s love got to do with it?’ asked Tina Turner. It’s a bloody great question, and on our eternal, curious and apprehensive search for this thing called ‘love’, it’s worth bearing in mind what may fall delightfully into that category and make us feel all warm and expansive, excited, with our skin shining, a smile
Planning a trip overseas is always exciting. Sharing the trip with that special someone makes it all the more rewarding. As you immerse yourselves in the world’s destination smorgasbord, it hits you just how much time you and your partner will be spending together. When I was planning my backpacking trip through Europe, I was
Whether you are dating, engaged, newly married or have been together for years, have you ever wondered what is the secret to making your relationship happy and healthy? How do you balance all aspects of your busy life and still maintain a good relationship with your partner? Is there a way to keep the connection that you have with