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
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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
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
27 Feb How to pick your life partner
How do you pick the right partner? When did you last think about how vitally important it is to know how to pick your life partner? Because this is such a big issue for most of us, we tend not to think too much about how to do this. It’s so Read More
18 Dec Get your money’s worth in therapy – invest wisely
Make sure you get your money's worth in therapy. We all know that life can often bring financial stress to individuals, couples and families. Not having enough money is a known stressor. By choosing a couples therapist with post-graduate training in Read More
18 Nov Six overlooked relationship killers according to Dr Terri Orbuch
What are the six overlooked relationship killers? If you ask the average person what breaks relationships apart, they might say money, lying or cheating. And that is true. But like death by a thousand paper cuts, there are even more insidious Read More
10 Mar Is your counsellor well-trained in couples work?
Make sure your counsellor is well-trained in couples work. Listen to me on this three minute mp3 talking about couples work: "Hi, I’m Vivian Baruch & I’m a relationship coach, counsellor & therapist. I’d like to give you a few tips on how you Read More
01 Apr Wired for Love
In my newsletter for this month, I've summarised the introductory chapter of Stan Tatkin’s wonderful book "Wired for Love”. I make no apologies for the fact that I’ll be using Stan’s own words, because he explains so simply and clearly how Read More
15 Apr Are You Struggling with Dating Anxiety?
If you have dating anxiety, you'll do anything other than looking for a partner online - watch TV reruns, clean the bathroom, complain about your dating troubles, or even call your mother. You freeze up and question yourself repeatedly when it's time Read More
08 Apr Unproven and Unhelpful Myths About Porn
Like all myths, myths about porn contribute greatly to the pain and panic about the use of porn. This panic and pain is accompanied by large amounts of misinformation repeated endlessly. Dr. Marty Klein says the effect of these myths about porn and Read More
