Relationships are like fragile, living organisms. If left unattended and unsupported, they will wither and die. The relationship cannot be healthy without effort from both parties. Here are three concrete ways to do your part and be a better romantic partner. 1....
Ways to Initiate Sex When You’re Feeling Shy
Ways to Initiate Sex When You’re Feeling Shy There are many reasons why both men and women may learn to stop speaking up for their sexual desires and needs. This can create a certain amount of confusion in an intimate relationship. Our partners may not know how to...
The Five Love Languages
“How do we meet each other's deep emotional need to feel loved? If we can learn to do that and choose to do it, then the love that we share will be exciting beyond anything we ever felt when we were infatuated” - Dr Gary Chapman, 'The 5 Love Languages' The languages...
Girl’s Guide to Dealing with Difficult Mother-in-Law
A man’s mother will always have a special place in his heart, but his wife always takes the first chair. With that premise in mind, it’s easier to deal with the emotional stress that comes when dealing with difficult in-laws, especially vindictive and controlling...
Dating for Professionals in Sydney and Canberra
Dating for Professionals in Sydney and Canberra Finding love in a quality relationship can be difficult for anyone, but dating for professionals is especially challenging. Climbing the corporate ladder and achieving career goals can be rewarding and fun, but for many...
How to Deal With Dates That Don’t Meet Your Expectations
Whether you've met someone by chance or arranged a date through an introduction agency, it can be devastating when you're left disappointed. Whether you just didn't feel chemistry with the guy or his idea of a date left you feeling bored to tears, here are some tips...
What to Do With a Man Who Comes on Too Strong or Acts Too Timid
Ideally, a first date should involve a good balance between the needs and preferences of both parties. However, even when you're well-matched through a dating agency, you may find yourself dealing with men who either come on way too strong or seem incredibly timid....
Five Questions to Avoid on a First Date With a Man
While it's good to have a spontaneous approach to first dates and let the conversation flow naturally, there are certain subjects that are almost guaranteed to ruin the mood or create the wrong impression. Here are the five major questions you try your hardest to...
Surviving the Holidays: 6 Tips for Introducing Your Significant Other to Family
Navigating a new relationship is difficult. Besides getting to know the person, you have to determine the pace and define your relationship. This time of year, couples struggle with an extra complication—the inevitable introduction to family members. As you plan for...
How to Recover After a Bad Date
Bad dates happen to everyone. You go out on a date, and everything falls flat. The conversation starts awkward and stays that way all night long. Maybe something embarrassing happens, like spilling wine all over your best formal wear. Or maybe everything went well,...
How to survive – and even fall in love with – Valentine’s Day
Hearts are blooming in flower shops and stationery stores, supermarkets are dripping in chocolates and restaurants are filling with tables for two. If the calendar hasn’t already alerted you, walking down the street will: it’s Valentine’s Day again and if you’re...
3 Keys for First Date Success
3 Keys for First Date Success Does any of this sound familiar on your first date? Forced conversation Awkward silences Eyes darting around the room Uncomfortable fidgeting Playing with food Desperately waiting for the bill So what are the keys to first date success?...