It seems true the everything we do is an attempt to meet our needs, and this is especially true with an intimate partner. I think our relationship needs can be divided into two types: the ones that we can reasonably expect a partner to meet – for example to feel appreciated, respected and loved by…
Are You an ‘Over-Eager People Pleaser’ (O.E.P.P.) When You Meet Someone New?
If so, it’s time to change your style, because any relationship you start will probably end in tears.
If so, it’s time to change your style, because any relationship you start will probably end in tears.
Ten of the Best Lessons Life Has Taught Me
Remembering these helps me steer my life-boat through even the biggest storms.
Remembering these helps me steer my life-boat through even the biggest storms.
A Powerful Way I’ve Found to Make the World a Happier Place
For me - and the people around me!
For me – and the people around me!
Giving Up Drinking Helped Me Have a Real Relationship With Myself
Before it was just a romantic fantasy!
There’s a lot of advice out there about the importance of accepting and ‘loving’ ourselves. And that’s good, because feeling positive about who you are is an essential state of mind for being able to love, or be loved by, anyone else. Without a solid amount of self-appreciation we’ll always need reassurance from a partner…
Why I’ve Needed to Believe I Was ‘Right’
It was a fear of being ‘wrong’!
It was a fear of being ‘wrong’!
How I Learned to Avoid ‘Wishful Dating’
And to appreciate the value of everyone I meet.
And to appreciate the value of everyone I meet.
I’m Going to Try Some ‘Man Make-up’ on My Next First Date
By putting my best self forward, at least I’ll know that if she turns me down, we definitely wouldn’t have been right for each other.
By putting my best self forward, at least I’ll know that if she turns me down, we definitely wouldn’t have been right for each other.
Embarking on a Relationship With Someone Is a Bit Like Going Sailing Together
Here are some questions to help you to avoid the rocks and to survive stormy weather.
Here are some questions to help you to avoid the rocks and to survive stormy weather.
We Need More Understanding of Why Some Men Are Violent
And how to provide the support they need to help them stop.
And how to provide the support they need to help them stop.
How Can You Know It’s Really Love?
When it feels like an addition, not an addiction!
When it feels like an addition, not an addiction!
Five Ways to Know if You’re Ready for Real Love
And any areas where you may need to do some work.
And any areas where you may need to do some work.
Many Men Still Seem to Be Worried About Size, Even on Their Internet Dating Profile
But the women who told me about this couldn’t care less!
But the women who told me about this couldn’t care less!
Ending My Love Affair With Booze Has Been Hard to Do
But I know I’ll be happier in the long run.
But I know I’ll be happier in the long run.
Five Green Flags to Look Out for in Your New or Existing Relationship
If they’re all there, relax and go with the flow. If they’re not… think again!
If they’re all there, relax and go with the flow. If they’re not… think again!
What’s Going On With the Continuing High Levels of Male Gender Violence?
And how can we work towards ending it 2023?
And how can we work towards ending it 2023?