A couples intensive retreat in Australia might be just what you need. I’ve been inspired by John & Julie Gottman who developed a focused and rewarding way of giving your relationship a boost of energy. They've designed an exquisite couples Read More
14 Sep Three myths about happy couples
There are so many myths about happy couples that they can’t even be called myths. Three of these ingrained myths are explained below. Myth 1. Happy couples don’t fight.Myth 2. Happy couples have frequent, hot sex.Myth 3. Happy couples avoid rough Read More
06 Aug The truth about lasting relationships
If you want the truth about lasting relationships, and who doesn't, there is one thing you need to ask a prospective mate. But what is that? Here is my adaptation for Australian readers of what Michele Weiner-Davis has to say on the many myths of Read More
26 May Rethinking infidelity…A talk for anyone who has ever loved
A TED Talk by Sex Therapist Esther Perel on Rethinking Infidelity. Esther Perel totally inspired me with her stunning and beautifully written book "Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence". Her ideas and methods of working with intimacy Read More
29 Apr My 3 eBooks are on Amazon
In case you don't know, my three eBooks are available on Amazon! Below, there's a brief description of each, so you'll see that there's something useful for everyone. If you're single and wanting to be in a healthy relationship "Stop Being Single" is Read More
19 Nov The green-eyed monster – jealousy
Your sweetheart calls you by another's name. His eyes linger too long on your best friend. She talks with excitement about a girl at work. And the fire catches. Jealousy - that sickening combination of possessiveness, suspicion, rage, and Read More
09 Oct What you need to know about intimate relationships
Do you wish you had insight into intimate relationships? Do you find yourself wishing it wasn’t so hard? Do you believe that if you were with the right partner these difficulties wouldn’t be happening? Do you know what relationship problems everyone Read More
24 Jul Contracts in relationships
Contracts in relationships exist between every couple. They can be explicit and talked about, or implicit and assumed. If not talked about, they’re based on hidden assumptions. These hidden assumptions are usually wrong because they're formed Read More
28 May How to create intimacy
It is true that each person & each couple has individualised ideas about what makes up intimacy. Nevertheless there are some common elements of intimacy that recur in modern cultures. What are these common elements? To begin with, here are five Read More
20 Mar Romantic love is an attachment bond
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Did you know that hundreds of studies over the last forty years or more support the idea that romantic love is an attachment bond? What this means is that throughout life, as a human you are wired Read More