Are dating apps about finding love or is it for scammers?
More and more people are turning to online dating and social media platforms to meet people and possibly find their […]
Relationships
Why does heartbreak hurt so much?
They say you haven’t truly loved someone until you have gone through a heartbreak which can be very painful and
What kills sexual intimacy in a relationship?
Let’s be honest, when it comes to sex, intimacy and relationships, there are multiple views as to what is acceptable,
Are You Fighting A Good Fight?
Are You Fighting A Good Fight? Let’s be honest when it comes to relationships there are fights and then there
What are the signs of a healthy Relationship?
What are the signs of a healthy Relationship? There is no such thing as the perfect person or perfect relationship
Could you be behaving badly?
Could you be behaving badly? When it comes to relationships, romantic or other, we are often quick to find fault
Building a healthy relationship takes effort.
Building a healthy relationship takes effort. When we are in the dating phase of a relationship, we get caught up
Are Your Relationship Expectations Too High?
Whether we like it or not when we go into a relationship, we have expectations (or standards) as to how
Finances and Financial Infidelity Can Ruin Your Relationship
Keeping money secrets from your partner can end up ruining your relationship. Financial Infidelity can be as bad as
How do you know you are ready for a Relationship?
Many single people say they want a relationship and are ready to meet someone but have not done the work
How To Know When To Let Go
I was recently asked a question by a client as to when is the right time to let go and
Is your Relationship in a Pocket?
Is your relationship in a pocket? Pocketing in a relationship is a term used to describe where the person you’re
How to handle having Covid 19 Vaccination Conversations
At some point you’re bound to be asked the question or find yourself drawn into a conversation whether it be
Are you a People Pleaser?
Do you find it difficult to say no to others? Do you find yourself agreeing to things that you don’t
Even the ‘expert’ needs help
Every ‘expert’ needs help at some point in their life, and I had got to that point. 7-yrs ago I
Weighing in on your relationship
When it comes to weight and body image issues, men and women can both suffer from the mental and emotional
Money is not the only contributing factor in your relationship…
Often when we are asked ‘how you are contributing to your relationship’, we automatically think of money and financial contributions.
How do you address abuse with someone close to you?
COVID has put the spotlight on abuse, gender based violence and harassment (GBVH) with the home now being the workplace
The small things that do great harm in your relationship
Every relationship has ups and downs or days when you just seem to be irritable with each other – it’s
Losing your job or income can be hugely crippling
So many people’s jobs have been impacted financially by the pandemic either by having to take salary cuts, being made
Why do I feel so lost?
If you have been feeling lost, out of sorts, not quite yourself or like a lone survivor on an island
Is it the year of the apocalypse?
Is it the end of the world as we know it? With so much uncertainty about the future, a new
Holiday romance or just a fling?
The December holiday season is peppered with festivities, celebrations and if you’re lucky maybe even a little love, especially if
Do you find it hard to forgive?
Do you find it hard to forgive your partner or someone for things they have done in the past that
What is a healthy relationship?⠀
I often get asked the question “what is a healthy relationship” and it’s not what we think….. Many people believe
Together We Can Stop and Eradicate Abuse (GBV)
In South Africa, one-in-five women is reported to be a victim of domestic violence or abuse at some point in
Breaking The Myth Of Gender Based Violence (GBV)
Whether we want to admit it or not, domestic abuse happens on a daily basis in our homes, communities and
Is your phone ruining your relationship?
Phones, social media and devices are a common frustration or complaint that regularly comes up when working with couples and
Date nights in lock down don’t have to be boring
I’m hearing so many couples say that there’s not much they can do when it comes to date nights with
Why is criticism bad for a relationship?
You might’ve heard of Maslow’s hierarchy and having to meet our basic needs of food and shelter being key for
Are the lock down cracks starting to show?
Coming out of lock down is going to mean different things to many people but for the majority of us
That silly little emotion called Guilt
If you’re anything like me, then perhaps you are already starting to feel the impact of being in lock-down. Most
Upskilling yourself has never been more critical
Upskilling yourself has never been more critical than now, whether that be to cope with what is happening in our
Can you be best friends first before being lovers?
Does being best friends first before dating or getting married benefit your relationship in any way? Friendship can indeed
Will the Corona Virus spike Divorce Rates?
A recent report from China shows that since the Corona Virus hit their shores, they have seen a marked increase
Should You Consider An Open Relationship?
Are more and more couples exploring open relationships and should you be too? Every relationship is different and personal to
Marry Me Or Else….
So you’re ready to commit and take your relationship to the next level but your partner seems to be dragging
Dealing with Financial Infidelity
I hear many stories of where couples have hidden their spending or debt from each other and this has caused
Are You Hobosexual?
A hobosexual is a person who enters into a relationship so they have shelter, in other words a free home
What happens when we get stuck in the blame game?
When we get stuck in the blame game there can be no winning, only degrees of losing. This is probably