How do men feel about their feelings?

Let’s talk about men’s feelings! Oh no! Not some mushy blog about feelings! I can almost hear the collective groan of men who would prefer to steer away and go back to their screen! Stay with me! Don’t go! Hear me out! It’s difficult, sometimes awkward, I know! You may be surprised to hear that […]

Valentines Day can be a mixed experience for some relationships. Some couples see Valentines Day as an essential ingredient of their romantic and intimate lives. Accordingly, they plan, organise and manage the day with relative ease and comfort. Indeed, it can enhance their love, intimacy and connection. However, for other couples it’s more complicated! Millions […]

There seems to be a myriad of myths and stories as to the true origins of Valentines Day. Yet in our commercial world, Valentines Day creates all kinds of expectations in terms of expressing love and romance predominantly through gifts and experiences. Valentines Day may be a good time to go beyond the commercial aspects […]

What does security mean to you in your relationship? Many couples prioritise financial and domestic issues as measures of security. However, the degree to which the connection between you and your partner provides a safe port of call in times of need is an essential factor in the longevity of relationships. How does that sound […]

Lots of men don’t to emotion! They pride themselves on their capacity to fix, solve and pragmatically respond to their lives and relationships. Hey! There is nothing wrong with that! Or is there? For some men, expressing emotion drops down the pecking order of priorities and their mental health, and relationship health suffers. Understanding the […]

Let’s talk about feelings! Don’t go away! Hear me out! I often ask men to tell me about their emotional life. It’s initially a difficult but essential conversation to have in making sense of their mental health. However, many blokes get comfortable very quickly that they surprise themselves! How would you respond to this question? […]