Do you know how to build trust in your relationship? At the beginning of a relationship, it is common to have a high level of trust. This means you have a strong sense of confidence that your partner has your best interests at heart and that they Read More
Communication
06 Nov 3 Tips to Avoid Taking Each Other for Granted
Do you know how to avoid taking each other for granted? Below are 3 tips to avoid taking your relationship for granted. There is now a science behind what makes relationships happy. Research by marriage specialists such as Dr. John Gottman, author of Read More
22 Aug Your Weekly State of the Union Meeting
Since publishing “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” in 2000, John Gottman has added a weekly State of the Union Meeting, lasting one hour, because our culture has changed so dramatically. These cultural changes led Dr. John Gottman to Read More
28 Jul Good communication is emotional communication
Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential for successful relationships, but there can be an over-reliance on talking skills. There are seven basic principles or skill sets which are the building blocks of a healthy relationship. Read More
29 Nov How to bring up sensitive issues
Have you ever struggled for days (or longer) with how to approach your partner about a difficult topic? We’ve all been there with sensitive issues. Waiting anxiously to pick a moment when s/he may be more likely to listen, thinking about the best way Read More
17 Feb Is your partner your friend?
If you answered “yes” to the question "is your partner your friend?", you’re well placed to make your relationship flourish. Keep up the good work! Keep strengthening your friendship bond, it’ll reward you well. Decades of research, combined with Read More
07 Aug Love fitness – are you in shape for your relationship?
What are you doing for your own love fitness, so that you're in shape for your relationship? As a relationship counsellor and coach, I constantly hear the laundry list of what people want in a partner. More often than not, the list includes someone Read More
