The norms around romantic relationships have changed through the decades, and while there’s still some way to go in achieving a liberation from the constricting norms of tradition, there’s a general understanding that it isn’t essential to be stuck in a loveless marriage or long-term relationship and that you deserve better if this is the case - another shot at love. Whether you have been struggling in a declining relationship for years, or you’ve recently thought about calling time on a … [Read more...]
5 False Beliefs That Stop You From Finding Real Love
June 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
My husband, Kiran, and I were each married before for about six years when we were younger. Both of us then spent several years in unfulfilling, on again/off again relationships. The good news is the suffering we endured, combined with therapy and a lot of work on ourselves, got us to an incredible place. When we finally came together in our late 30s, we had a strongly defined sense of who we were, what we wanted in a partner, and how to forge a supportive, loving and happy marriage. Here … [Read more...]
Sexual and Reproductive Health Day – February 12 – CANADA
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sexual and Reproductive Health Day, held annually on February 12, is an opportunity to raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues and to educate yourself and others on how to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Sexually transmitted infections continue to be a significant and increasing public health concern. Over the past decade, reported rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and infectious syphilis have steadily increased. The majority of reported chlamydia and … [Read more...]
Love and Sex Addicts – Addictive relationships
July 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Love and Sex Addicts - Addictive relationships Addictive relationships are characterized over time by unhealthy dependency, guilt and abuse. Convinced of their lack of worth and not feeling truly lovable, Love and Sex Addicts will use seduction, control, guilt and manipulation to attract and hold onto romantic partners. At times, despairing of this cycle of unhappy affairs, broken relationships and sexual liaisons, some Love or Sex Addicts may have "swearing off" periods (like the … [Read more...]
10 Signs His Parents Hate You ~ Mary Edwards
July 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
10 Signs His Parents Hate You Are you anxious about getting on your boyfriend’s parents’ good side, but feel like it might not be going as well as you’d hoped? Not sure how that’s working out, and nervous that they secretly hate you? There are some definite signs to look for to figure out if he’s parents fondness of you is feigned or not, and we’re here to share some of them with you. Take a look at these 10 signs his parents hate you: 1] They invite you over for dinner. That’s great! … [Read more...]
