Relationship Wellness

Living, caring or working with someone who has a diagnosis of bipolar can bring unique challenges to any caring or working relationship. Individuals with bipolar will experience severe mood swings including extreme highs and severe…

Breakups are never easy, are at times messy and sometimes downright traumatic – both to you if you are walking away and to the one you have walked away from. However, in life, at times, they are necessary and both of you need to move…

Psychologist Martyn Stewart believes you can spot a man that is likely to be unfaithful. In his book, ‘Why Men Really Cheat’, he divides ‘cheaters’ into three distinct categories and describes in detail what makes them do it. Contrary to…

In some situations, texts are the perfect method of communication, such as sending a note to say you’re running late, asking your partner a quick question while they’re at work, or checking what time your teen expects to come home without…

One of the most common questions people ask when they hear that a woman is being controlled by her partner is “Why doesn’t she just leave?” The sad truth is that for many women, it’s not that simple. Abuse recovery experts give an idea of…

According to relationship experts, there are seven progressive stages in any life-long relationship – and each of these stages requires hard work. Every relationship, no matter how perfect, will hit a crisis at one time or another. As an…

Bringing home a new baby is a joyous time in any parent’s life, but it can also prove stressful if you already have an older child competing for your attention. More often than not, what most parents thought would be a time of bonding turns…

When a long-term relationship ends through divorce or bereavement, an increasing number of older people are moving on to find new love in later life. Being in a loving relationship stimulates both the body and mind, so that not only do you…

If you were to take a moment to imagine your dream wedding, what would come to mind? Perhaps something you saw in a movie, magazine or a ceremony that you attended a year prior? Chances are the idea of what you desire for your nuptials has…

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, but it can be even more difficult when it happens unexpectedly. Sadly, there is no way that we can ever know for sure how long another person will be in our life. However, it is important…

Getting married is the perfect way to symbolise your commitment to another person, and it also includes a long list of financial and health benefits. For example, most married couples are able to take advantage of tax breaks, and research…

How to Spot Potential Problems Nursing homes can provide the perfect environment for elderly individuals who have medical issues that prevent them from taking care of themselves, but it is vital to ensure that you select a reputable…

There’s nothing wrong with boys and their toys, and your husband and son playing video games together can be a good way to bond, but what about when family wellness suffers? What happens when your partner spends too much time in virtual…

According to media analysts, ‘pornography’ is the most searched for term on the Internet. It’s easy to access, cheap and readily available. Most debate focuses on the effect of pornography on children and young adults, but it can affect the…

Few people enjoy conflict, yet sometimes it’s unavoidable. Even between best friends, disagreements and silly arguments can turn to anger and resentment. With family, it is sometimes even worse. And then, of course, there are your work…

There seems to be a bit of a skill involved in attracting men. All that some women need to do is click their fingers and eight eligible bachelors will be swooning at their feet, while the rest of us radiate vibes of awkwardness and…

Negotiating a fair division of domestic labour isn’t easy. And contrary to popular belief, it’s not always the man that isn’t pulling his weight. What is more than certain, however, is that unequal distribution of household chores will lead…

No one finds break ups fun or easy (and if someone says otherwise, they’re lying!). You can tell yourself it will be alright in the end, but the meantime can be a mean time so what can you do to speed up the process and get that break up…

Part of the problem with dealing with infidelity is that every situation is different. Family wellness can be affected in different ways, and so there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to building your relationship back up again. However, by…

According to George Bernard Shaw, ‘A thousand divorces may mean two thousand marriages; for the couples may marry again. Divorce only re-assorts the couples: a very desirable thing when they are ill-assorted.’ He may have written it in…

Is dealing with customers a regular part of your job? Perhaps you interact with them face-to-face, or maybe you speak to them on the phone. Either way, if you do deal with customers, chances are that at least once in a while you’ll be faced…

Sexuality is an important component of existence. It is a basic human need and an important factor in assuring holistic health and wellness. Passion drives all humans. Understanding human sexuality, its mandates, requisites and preferences…

In the older days, snooping on your spouse due to the trust issues between you meant checking your spouse’s pockets, going through a wallet or purse, or looking through letters or other documents or even reading your spouse’s diary or…

Whether you get along beautifully or not, your relationship with your parents is likely of high significance in your life. In their own way, they have been there for you, no matter what has happened in your life. Your parents have always…

Bad bediquette keeps a lot of people awake at night. Snoring and breathing loudly top the charts as the most annoying habits overall, though one in two groaners admit they may snore themselves. Other aggravating rituals include fidgeting,…

An interesting research, undertaken in the UK recently, has found that, on an average, men tell a lie three times a day while women lie only twice a day. That may seem a lot, but when you include ‘white lies’ told to spare another’s…

The pace of modern life can make it difficult for couples to keep a relationship together. Concerns over money, family, children and work can all create issues that damage and even end an otherwise healthy relationship. And it’s at these…

A list of top tips for relatives of those living with dementia, to help maintain relationships that may be tested as a result of the difficulties associated with dementia. Families can feel their visits to a relative or friend turn into…

Once, every household had a correspondence set filled with paper, envelopes, and cards ready to send a letter at a moment’s notice. Today, we’re much more likely to send a text, email, a watsapp or a message on social media. But although…

A recent study found that only 28% of people can accurately detect when other people flirt with them. Despite that, it’s easy to see the signs if you know what to look for. Differences between men and women Flirting doesn’t just happen in…