For many men over 50, relationships begin to take on a very different meaning later in life. After years focused on careers, raising families, long marriages, separation, or rebuilding after loss, many men start to see companionship and emotional connection in a much...
For many women over 50, love starts to feel very different, often in the best possible way. By this stage of life, many women have already experienced a lot: long relationships, divorce, widowhood, raising children, caring for family, demanding careers, or years spent...
Have you ever felt like dating in Canberra is more complicated than it should be? You're not alone. I can't count the number of times I've sat across from a friend, coffee in hand, hearing the same story: "Everyone seems to be in their own little bubble," or "I've...
When To Start Dating Again as a WidowerLosing a spouse is one of life's most difficult experiences. The idea of dating again can feel impossible at first. But as time passes, you might find yourself wanting connection and companionship. When to start dating again as a...
How To Deal With Rejection When DatingFrankly, in dating and in life… rejection is inevitable. So many variables are at play that no one is 100% a match for everyone. Reminds me of the quote, “You can be the sweetest, juiciest, ripest peach in the world, but there...
Ten things men want Do you feel like you’ve been unlucky in love? Have you had trouble finding that committed partner? Are you confused about why your last boyfriend broke up with you? As professional matchmakers, we have many conversations with male clients about...
Many of our clients have been in a few serious relationships throughout their adult lives and come to us with lots of lived experience. A greater number of our clients come to us after a long-term relationship or marriage has ended, and they find the idea of dating...
When To Say Goodbye?Regular readers of our blog articles will know that we sometimes quote Dr John Gottman. I recently read that when Dr Gottman was asked what advice he would give his younger self, his answer was: “Get out of a bad relationship sooner”. Wow! that’s...
If you are reading this blog article because you have been in a relationship that involved you being betrayed, cheated on, or perhaps you were the cheater, then firstly, we are sorry for your trauma and we are here with help. What so many unaffected people fail to...
This is not an article for singles only. It will make you think twice at any stage of your life about all types of relationships you carry with you. And, of course, whether it’s been weeks or years since your last love partner relationship ended, this article is also...
The holiday season is often painted as a time of warmth, togetherness, and joy. However, if you’re single, it can sometimes feel more like a spotlight highlighting your relationship status. It’s the time of year when there are more parties, functions and just...
What are emotional triggers? … they are real, my friends. We are triggered into strong emotional responses (panic, anger, fear, …) because of past traumatic events. You may even experience physical responses to some situations, such as feeling sick, shaky, sweaty...
