Courtship Phase – Long Lasting Relationships.

Courtship is ideally described as the period of time in which a couple determines if they can have a romantic relationship or marriage. In long lasting relationships this is a fundamental stage in determining the longevity of a relationship. Typically in most cultures courtship is usually initiated by the man. He usually makes the “first […]

The Stages of Long Lasting Relationships.

Most relationships don’t last nowadays. People feel less obliged to stick it out with someone and they find it quite easy to jump ship after a relatively short period of time. However there are those whose relationships have truly stood the test of time. It is important to note from the onset that no two […]

Resolving Conflict in Relationships.

Arguments and conflict in relationships can be some of the most challenging times one has to endure. Navigating these situations is a skill few have mastered. Communication is the most vital aspect of any relationship. A relationship where there is poor communication or no communication at all is doomed to fail. Good communication is when […]

Why Do We Love To Hate Single Mothers?

There are sectors of society regardless of cultural background or ethnic origin that still frown upon the concept of a single mother. It is still seen to them as some sort of abomination and single mothers are well aware of that stigma and they face it on a daily basis. However is it fair to […]

The Soulmate Misconception.

By definition a soulmate is a person who is ideally suited to another either as a friend or as a romantic partner. Most people believe you have to be married to or be in a romantic relationship with your soulmate but that is a misconception. People get into relationships for a variety of reasons. The […]

The Complexities of Platonic Relationships.

Can a man and a woman only ever just be friends? Why not? Does every relationship between a man and a woman have to be defined along sexual stereotypes? Absolutely not. But why is the concept still difficult for a lot of people to accept? Why are friendships between people of the opposite sex viewed […]

Are Relationships All About Money Or All About Love?

In modern relationships people get together for a variety of reasons. Some relationships are based on looks and others are based on convenience but two of the most popular reasons why people get together are either because of money or because of love. Most would argue that love should be the superseding factor when two […]

Is Marriage Still Valuable?

If you ask any married person how their marriage is doing you will hear statements like “we are doing great!” or “we compliment each other” or “we are in a good place”. Few people ever admit to the challenges that marriage brings. Perhaps it is the fear of being seen as a failure or the […]

What Is A Man?

Sometimes I think the world expects too much from the man. He is expected to be like some sort of superhero that is always on top of his game. The pressure is real and it is simply unattainable at times. The myth of the perfect man is just that – a myth. When you ask […]

Why Do We Cheat?

When someone succumbs to temptation it is usually seen as a sign of weakness. Some say temptation is the root of all evil. Men and women alike fall prey to temptation on a daily basis. Resistance sometimes seems futile. Cheating in marriage and relationships in general has become a recurrent occurrence in modern society no […]