Photo by Robert Collins on Unsplash As parents of wee ones know well, date nights can be very hard to come by. Hubby and I have not yet managed to go out on an evening without Bub but we do try to watch a movie at home together whenever we can. It’s an important time … Continue Reading
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Barefoot date nights
Photo by Ksenia Gord on Unsplash We know that wellbeing can mean good physical health, a sound mind, self esteem and having a social life. Financial wellbeing is also important as it affects your sense of security, hope for the future and what you can afford including holidays. Along with most of Australia, I‘m a … Continue Reading
Through thick and thin
Photo by ali elliott on Unsplash It’s tough being in relationship with someone, even if it’s the one you love. Inevitably there will be ups and downs in life and this is why the marriage vows emphasise being there for each other in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer. In a relationship workshop … Continue Reading
Know your love language
Photo by Hannah Wright on Unsplash As you plan your wedding, try a love language quiz together. The 5 love languages are the ways we give and receive love, which are easy to remember as the 5 Ts: (physical) Touch, Talk (words of affirmation), Token (gifts), (quality) Time and Task (acts of service). You may … Continue Reading
The same old fights
Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Have you heard of Esther Perel? She’s a psychotherapist famous for her TED talks on sex but I love her podcast about relationships, ‘Where should we begin?’ There is great reading relevant to couples having the same old fights. It turns out that the fights we have with our … Continue Reading