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
Boundaries
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
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
02 Feb 10 things you need to know about affairs
I can’t tell you the number of people who tell themselves early in a relationship, “If my partner ever has an affair, I’m outta here.” And then in happens. Their partner was unfaithful. That’s when reality sets in. It’s easy to think you will leave Read More
12 Oct Mindfulness, Empathy & More Resonant Neurobiology in Relationships
Inner and outer stimuli affect you, your partner and influence the neurobiology in relationships. Practicing mindfulness is very helpful if you want to become more aware of what is happening within you and between you. It is especially useful to help Read More
