Don’t fall for this relationship death-trap
Have you ever heard of a carnivorous plant? There is one which IÂ have recently become aware of:Â the Pitcher plant. Have you ever heard of...
Choose your battles wisely
Have you ever known someone who seemed to be waging war against everyone and everything? Hey, best be careful not to look at them in...
Why Is Having Friends As an Adult So Hard
I just accepted a great job several hours away from where I currently live. I have a great group of friends here, and I’m...
You were never meant to do this alone
Independence can be wonderful. Branching out on your own. Blazing your trail. Setting your own pace, calling all the shots, and being totally self-sufficient. It’s...
Passive aggressive behaviour
Some may embrace conflict head on and approach it in a healthy manner. Whilst there are others, who internalize their inner turmoil and anguish,...
Held to ransom
In the early 2000s I was living in the UK and a nationwide fuel strike nearly brought the country to a standstill. Within days,...
Sharing Your Single Story
I have been married for six years. The awkward 'relationship status' questions have long since been replaced with the equally-as-fun 'baby' questions and statements,...
Married to your best friend
More than just sex
Research suggests that the key to a long-lasting relationship is not sex, but friendship. A study lead by Dr Laura Vanderbilt...
Fathers in Africa, man up
Years ago, I became very good friends with a girl who is half Portuguese and half black. My friend had a younger step -brother who...
The truth about marriage
In my early twenties I had anxious thoughts towards marriage. It stemmed from the fear of having a failed marriage. This was due to...