Six month mark for men in relationships

At six months, you have reached a symbolic landmark in your relationship. It could be said to be the first major milestone you have encountered as a couple. While it may not be your comfort zone, the six month mark is an appropriate time to reflect on how to proceed. Positive or negative, the fundamental [...]

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A good divorce?

I have always struggled with the term “good divorce” which is a term popularised in the 1990s to describe a break-up in which the parents are co-operative, the children remain close to both, and emerge, apparently, unscathed. Working with broken families, I have never seen anyone emerge intact. So when a new study showed that [...]

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Self-Esteem and Dating

Dating is difficult and can wreak havoc with your self-esteem. Rejection or uncertainty can make you feel vulnerable and insecure. Here are some ways to save your self-esteem while dating: 1.    Avoid high expectations. If you meet someone and develop really high expectations quickly, you probably won’t find what you’re looking for. 2.    Don’t lie [...]

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Seven year itch fallacy

The seven year itch theory does not hold up any more. Research today confirms that relationships hit a low after three years. Here are some statistics of the decline experienced by couples after three years in a relationship: First three years/ After three years Row for 1.2 hours per week/Row for 2.7 hours per week [...]

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