A highly contentious belief is that every person harbours a secret desire to experiment with a partner of the same sex. Whether or not this is true, living in a heterosexual relationship does not necessarily mean one of both partners…
Read more
June 22, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
21st century Western culture placed the male of our species in a difficult position with respect to conflict between traditional male behaviour and the effects of women’s’ liberation. The problem now is that men struggle to portray strength and competence…
Read more
An unfortunate part of life is the fact people will lie and cheat and sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Even the most practiced of liars can be caught out as evident by the…
Read more
A tattoo is permanent! Too many young people decide on impulse to brand themselves in this way and usually this decision is made without a great deal of thought about their future. The process of tattoo removal is expensive, results…
Read more
February 17, 2015 Communication
There is no one guaranteed method that will work for every situation. Dealing with difficult people and difficult conversation requires a toolbox’ of strategies and techniques with which to defuse or even redirect aggression. Even trained mediators and communicators make…
Read more
January 31, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Arguments are part of human interaction because each of us has a different view on issues, were exposed to different experiences in life and have a hugely varying level of education and ability to process information. Even in agreement the…
Read more
January 26, 2015 Communication
An argument is quite a powerful emotional stress often leading to thoughtless remarks, which in turn serve to fuel an even more emotive retaliation. This cycle escalates and before the two or more parties realise it they are engaged in…
Read more
January 11, 2015 Communication
In a competitive consumer society effective sales technique is often the difference between a successful business enterprise and bankruptcy yet effective does not mean pushy. No doubt everyone who has purchased a motor vehicle, a house or other consumer product…
Read more
As a parent, it is sometimes very hard to stand back and watch when I see my adult children doing things that are either stupid, likely to cause them harm or that otherwise is not likely to result in anything…
Read more
July 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
An arranged marriage takes on many forms. In Western culture, the first concept that usually springs to mind is the thought of parents choosing partners for their children as some form of business arrangement, and with respect to some existing…
Read more
Marriage by definition is between a man and a woman.To suggest otherwise, irrespective of politics or tolerance of gays is pure sophistry. Marriage is the key mainstay that defines the relationship between a man and a woman. Sure, do whatever…
Read more
New arrivals in a family are always a time of turmoil with much fuss about preparing new clothes, fixing up rooms, cradles, bottles and numerous odds and ends that always seem to pile up towards the end. From a child’s…
Read more
Sibling rivalry commonly exists between children living in a family relationship that under normal circumstances will dissipate as children mature emotionally and intellectually. Parents can exacerbate the rivalry or take steps to reduce rivalry depending on their way of dealing…
Read more