Dating & Relationships

Since leaving my husband over eight years ago, I’ve made a point of never talking in a negative way about him in front of my daughter. The reason I have done this is because she had nothing to do with what happened between us, so therefore why should I involve her in the issues we […]

Sometimes I think it’s easier to have confidence in the early stages of a relationship. At this point you are still setting your boundaries, and this is therefore a perfect time to let your partner know what you will and will not tolerate. As my first marriage neared it’s end, my husband and I went […]

When I talk about abusive relationships I refer to both physical and emotionally and verbally abusive relationships because although the action of the abuser is physically different, the emotional effects for the victim are actually very similar. So if you’re in an abusive relationship, should you stay and try to work things out? In some […]

To make your relationship great you really do need to take care of yourself.  How many times have you heard stories of marriages breaking up because the husband or wife "let themselves go". Whether we like it or not, in most cases, first impressions count and if you are repulsed by a person you meet, […]

You need to work together as a team. Many times it seems that many couples are embroiled in an endless battle, which of course gets them nowhere. Remember you’re batting for the same team, so when things get tough, remember this by offering support to each other and working together on how to get through […]

Trust and respect is paramount for a good relationship.  If you don’t have that, then you have some work on your hands! When each of you feels safe to be open and honest with each other, then you know that there is an element of trust there and that is a good, sound foundation for […]

Being married or having a significant other is great, although it does require effort from both parties.  Personally I don’t believe there’s such a thing as a perfect relationship, although I think my parents are pretty close to having the perfect relationship! Today’s relationship tip is about communicating. To have a great relationship you must […]

I love my husband – a lot!  Although at times I could strangle him! He is currently training for a bodybuilding competition (that’s a whole other story!), and for the last few months he’s not been his usual happy, carefree self.  He’s a lot less tolerant than before and personally, I just don’t like it. […]

I was talking to a colleague at work today and she mentioned that she had a male friend who was in an unhappy marriage.  He and his wife had nothing in common, had no common interests, spent little time together, they rarely slept together and she was really controlling.  He wasn’t happy at all. When my colleague […]