When you're growing up, it's easy to assume that everyone experiences life the way you do. All families have the same idiosyncrasies yours does, and all schools are very similar to the one you attend. Once you start visiting friends' houses or move to a different school, some of those assumptions start to fall away... Continue Reading →
A few conversations I've had in the last couple of months have made me realise that it's been a while since I last wrote about my relationship(s), or discussed the topic with anyone I'm not already close to. Friends and long-time readers of this blog will already know that I'm not straight and I'm not... Continue Reading →
As we enter the festive season, designed to bring cheer to the dark days of winter, I thought I would share my recipe for the perfect secular Christmas. NOTE: All quantities can be adjusted to taste, and substitutions can be made wherever specific ingredients cannot be located. Enjoy! Preparation Begin the festive season by giving... Continue Reading →
Why do some people seem to disagree but never argue? Some couples manage to get along despite their differences and never end up having heated rows, so what's their secret? Most of the time, when we communicate with people, we interact. When they tell us a story, we can't wait to add a comment or... Continue Reading →
Everyone feels jealous to some degree at many times in their life. You may have been jealous of the kid in your class who was academic, sporty and popular. Or perhaps the person at work who always seems to get everything right and is up for promotion. More likely is that you're jealous of that... Continue Reading →
You meet someone amazing, you go on a few dates, you fall head over heels in love. You're so happy that you just can't stop talking about it. It's a story that I'm sure many of you will recognise, but how do we stop it before we get too bad? When a friend meets some... Continue Reading →
December is a time when the stresses of the year built up to gigantic proportions because, although you will probably be getting some time off work, chances are you won't be able to use it to relax. Gifts need to be bought, food needs to be prepared, plans need to be made and all this... Continue Reading →
Do you have a life plan, or are you one of those people who decides to just see where things take you? Are you ticking things off on a list, or are you constantly re-evaluating what you want and need? As kids, many of us plan out our future life - e.g. school, college/university, job,... Continue Reading →
If I asked you "do you tell your partner everything?", what would your answer be? If your reply would be "no, not everything" and you sometimes wonder why your significant other isn't a mind reader, perhaps you should stop and think about that for a while. How can they truly know you if you keep... Continue Reading →
How do we all survive rough patches in relationships? Sometimes it can be really tricky to carry on after a massive argument. What happens when it feels as if the magic has gone? How on earth does anyone keep going once the first rush of love fades? Well, perhaps the tough times are simply a... Continue Reading →