No matter where you meet someone – on an App or in real life – when you meet someone new it can be really tempting to make this the focus of your life and put the rest of your life on hold. This means in practical terms you can end […]
The time old problem of a woman writing into the Guardian’s advice column who wants her husband to be more loving and then she will want more sex, and the husband who says he will be more loving if he has more sex: Pamela Stephenson Conolly gives this wise reply: […]
Interestingly dating is a relatively modern concept. In the past you did not choose a date you “courted” to find someone who would be financially viable for you. Nichi Hodgson, author of The Curious History of Dating, explains that up until 1870, “women couldn’t keep property or money or goods […]
Here Are Some Clues: Love is a choice! You can’t make someone love you or want to be your friend or partner. However there are some ideas you could consider when thinking about your relationships and friendships: Healthy relationships are sacrificial Even if a cost is involved. For instance if […]
While many couples dream of a romantic holiday together the first trip you take could be a deal breaker in the most dramatic way possible. The New York Times in May 2024 reported on a report from Dating.com that half of all couples shockingly break up after their first vacation […]
Holiday romances can be one of the most exciting romantic experiences you can have – away from work, relationships – routines of life – no waiting for the bus or washing up! There is so much freedom to experience out of your natural habitat and also even feeling like a […]
It can be helpful when assessing our relationships to understand what is a healthy relationship and what might not be – one classic example of a relationship that may not be healthy is a co-dependent relationship – take a look and see if you can see if any of these […]
The Marriage of Harry and Meghan…are you one of the billions that watched it? It couldn’t have been more romantic could it – but sooner or later (probably later in their case) even they will face the reality of the day to day living as a couple. Here are some […]