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5 relationship signs that all is not well in paradise

All too often, couples land up in their comfy zone, and their relationship is heading nowhere fast. It's important to keep the magic in your relationship alive and equally important to be aware of all is not as it seems in your relationship. Here are 5 telltale signs that your marriage could be headed for the rocks:

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Alone after my separation

I married my high-school sweetheart right out college and lived a blissful life for 22 years. We shared everything, so I shouldn't have been shocked when he walked out of me and into my best friend's arms. I am now a separated single mum.

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Are you constantly comparing your partner to others?

Do you sometimes look at your friends’ partners and compare yours to theirs? Or do you see on Facebook that your friend’s husband surprised her with a weekend away and you think: Why doesn’t my husband do that?

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Are you constantly criticizing your partner?

Constantly criticizing your partner might have many unintended consequences. Constructive criticism, intended to build a better understanding, is good, but be careful of always criticizing your partner

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Breaking up - What to do when it gets too hard to bear

Why does relationship breakdown hurt so much? Along with death of a loved one, losing a job and moving house, relationship breakdown is one of the most stressful things that you will go through in your life.

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Can a marriage survive an affair

Can a marriage survive an affair? Some people believe it boils down to luck, however with some effort, anything can be fixed, including a fractured marriage. A marriage can survive infidelity if both partners want it to work.

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Can a marriage survive Infidelity?

The danger to the relationship is if the woman has an affair. Remember, she is looking for love, not a good time. This means she is going to develop feelings for her new beau and that can cause all sorts of problems.

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Changing relationships – what’s normal and what is not

Relationships change over time as do most things. Each of us evolves as we go through life’s ups and downs, so it is unrealistic to expect our relationships to remain unchanged. Some relationship changes are quite normal.

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Cheating happens more Often than not

With technology and all the other modern-day distractions, people cheat on each other more often than not. Most of us assume cheating is a sexual thing (with regards to relationships). However, cheating deprives someone of something of value.

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Children from a previous relationship

Children, whether they are your own or your stepchildren have a tendency to add complications to the relationship. Although both parents love the children, they may disagree on how to bring the children up.

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Common marriage challenges

There are however challenges that married couples will face. Here are some of the more common challenges that marriages face. Marriage can be the greatest blessing ever, provided you understand some of the challenges that are out there.

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Confronting the truth in a relationship

We all value honesty in a relationship. Without it, there can be no trust. Without trust no intimacy. In trusting relationships there is an expectation of honesty.

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Dad's new girlfriend: how to help your children cope

It's hard enough to send the kids to their dad after a relationship breakdown, but when another woman is added to the picture, you may not be the only one who suffers. Let's face it, those first weekends of sending your children to their dad after the divorce are hell.

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Dating a divorce mother

A divorced mother is unlike anyone you have met before. Strong, confident and independent, you have to be a special kind of fearless to date her.

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Dating after separation - the do's and don't's

It is difficult enough to date after divorce even though you are legally on your own. Dating after separation but before the divorce has gone through can be even harder.

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Dealing with loneliness in a long-term relationship

It sometimes happens that one of the partners in a long-term relationship feels lonely and it isn’t pleasant. It can lead to a sense of isolation and helplessness as you may not know how to resolve the problem and speaking to your partner may not seem like an option.

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Dealing with Narcissists

Most Narcissists suffer from a poor self-image, which can lead to depression. Some of these people atone for their self-image problems by adopting an arrogant attitude, believing that they know best.

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Dealing with self doubt in a subsequent relationship

Getting into a long-term relationship with someone who has come out of another such relationship comes with its own set of challenges. It is not uncommon for people in second relationships to feel insecure about the partner from the first.

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Deciding to stay together for financial reasons

There are many couples who on realizing that the spark has gone from their relationship make the decision to stay together for financial reasons. This may raise many an eyebrow, but it is perfectly logical reasoning, and it can work.

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Divorce and financial disputes

Parents may struggle from reduced resources as a result of divorce. The Australia Institution of Family members finds that females experience more difficulties in recuperating financially as they need to balance work and child obligations.

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Divorce and its effect on sleep

How well you sleep is affected by your day to day experiences, and by your psychological well-being How you feel about your current and expected lifestyle is a significant determinant of how well you sleep.

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Do share common values with your partner

What to do if you feel lost because your partner does not understand your values and only thinking about their values…. I am sure many of you have lived and are living this situation.

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Dysfunctional relationship

Toxic relationships go beyond just unhealthy they are pervaded by an atmosphere that is poisonous and the people that are involved in it cannot live a happy and productive life.

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Fear your relationship might come to an end?

At some point of time, everyone faces problems in their relationship.These struggles and constant tension is completely normal. However, when these issues are never fully resolved (due to a fault of both parties)

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Financial abusive relationship - recognising signs

Financial bullying is often the forerunner of more serious controlling issues.This behaviour usually starts fairly innocently, an opened bank statement, a peek at an invoice or questioned expenditure.

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Financial habits and goals - committed relationship

One of the most important aspects of a committed relationship is the way in which each of you views and handles finances. You must understand your partner's views on all things financial before you commit to marriage

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Finding a new love

It is always exciting to start a new relationship. New relationships make us feel happy and renewed. They give us energy and a new lease on life. If you are ready to start looking for a new partner, you need to consider how you plan to do it.

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Finding a way to recapture the love in your marriage

When you start to feel as if your husband is blaming you for everything it is easy to become despondent about your relationship.

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Finding the way forward after divorce or separation

Divorce turns a person’s life upside down. Once those fateful papers are signed, and the separation finalized, the very definition of one’s self can be left in as many pieces as broken glass.

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Finding your self-esteem when your partner has been cheating

It’s a moment that you will never forget. Finding out that your partner has cheated on you can have a devastating effect on your self-esteem. Your self-confidence takes a knock.

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Force marriage happens when one party is compelled to get married

Marriage is a solemn union that should be freely entered by a man or woman for life. Prior to the celebration, couples should take note of the significant principles that may affect the validity of marriage. First, a marriage cannot be entered without the approval of the other party

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Forgiveness in a relationship

A committed couple who wants to try and move forward with betrayal begins in the process of forgiveness long before any overt act of forgiving occurs, through movements that ultimately result in forgiveness and restoration of the relationship.

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Getting divorced and rebound marriage

Getting divorced is a stressful event and should not be exacerbated by the complications of a rebound marriage. This is especially true if both parents have children of their own. It’s best to wait at least 2 years before trying to merge 2 families together.

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Getting divorced from the guy who promised forever

Coping with divorce can be difficult as you will go through a myriad of emotions. When I first got divorced, I noticed how some women like to spend every minute of the day hating and sending their ex-bad vibes. I was tempted once or twice, but then my aunt spoke to some sense into my head.

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How and when emotional affair becomes physical

When we are married it is easy for that connection to be broken and that is when affairs and the like come into play. This happened to me simply because my ex and I no longer shared anything in common. It is as though we woke up one day did not even know each other.

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How our childhood insecurities affect our adult relationship

Our first relationships in the home determine how future relationships will pan out. Our parents should give us a home life secure enough to build happy adult relationships.

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How to break up your relationship like an adult

Many people choose to break up via text messaging. This is not the way to go. Rather confront your ex head on and let him or her down gently. Research reveals that many people believe breaking up via texting is both cruel and cowardly.

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How to get the spark back in your relationship

In the beginning of your relationship you went to fancy restaurants, you spent hours on the phone, sent each other sweet messages and told each other often how much you love each other. And now, it all seems to fade. Things aren’t so exciting anymore.

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How to handle a relationship breakdown

Separating from your partner can be a traumatic experience especially when you look back at all the promises you made to each other. Maybe the breakup was a surprise or perhaps you saw it coming a long time ago.

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How to quantify love scientifically

While scientists are not known to be the most romantic of the human species, two scientists have discovered how to quantify love on scientifically.

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How to recognize co-dependency in a relationship

A co-dependent relationship is not a healthy one. Often these relationships start off innocently with one of the partners trying to help the other. Over time the relationship slides into co-dependency.

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How to recognize the tell-tale signs of a failed relationship

When relationships are new, it is normal for the partners to focus on the good and overlook the less glorious habits of their partner. As time passes, these habits can start to irritate and annoy.

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How to survive your breakup

Many people have faced a breakup and have lived to tell the tale. While it feels like your whole world has come crashing down, know that this too will pass and you will come out the side stronger and wiser for it. Being prepared for your first gay breakup will help you get over it and allow you to move on to a more fulfilling relationship.

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How to use the 80/20 rule to maximize your relationship

All relationships go through rough patches, but there is always a root cause for the problem. Find that vital issue and address the 20% that is causing 80% of the frustrations.

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I love you but I’m no longer in love with you

“ I love you but I’m no longer in love with you”. There are many confused and distressed people searching for answers as to how to turn their marriages around after their partners have finally found the courage to make this confession.

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In celebration of my ex-husbands wife

A few weeks ago, I was decluttering when I came across a photo album containing memories of my past - when I was married to my ex-husband. Looking at the pictures, I felt pretty detached from the person in the pictures - my ex-husband's wife, the person I used to be.

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Intimacy and your relationship

Do you have an intimate relationship, one where love and trust thrives? Intimacy is all about closeness, sharing your emotions and your experiences with your partner.

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Is a mistress a de facto?

The Family Law Act definition of a de facto relationship (mistress included) is that persons who are not legally married to each other and not related by the family have a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis.

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Is breaking up your relationship is a good strategy?

Is breaking up your relationship is a good strategy? Some people believe that breaking up to make up is a good tactic to shock the other partner into doing what they want them to do.

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I’am not inlove but I can’t move on

I woke up this morning to the realization that I am no longer in love with my boyfriend. I am staying with him because financially I have little option.

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Keeping yout relationship out of trouble

If you are going through a trouble spot in your relationship I am sure that you would like to know how to nurture that relationship and make things well again.

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Learning to co-parent with an abusive Ex-Partner

Leaving my abusive husband was difficult. I loved very much and I wanted to keep my family together. I didn't want to seem like a weak woman who couldn't hold together a marriage.

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living together

Often, whenever you hear that a friend or a family member is moving in with their boyfriend or girlfriend, you often get the explanation we're giving it a go to see how it works."

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Living together but uncommitted-What the law says

Cohabitating lovers who live together without necessarily declaring their future intent” can be described as usually young couples (can be gay or straight) are uncommitted to marriage or partnership. If you have lived with someone as a couple you will come under de facto legislation that views property division in the same way as if you were married.

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Make your first post divorce adult sleepover a success

If you're a discerning lover, you will probably spend some time getting to know your new beau, and take time before hooking up for the first time.Going into unchartered territory is never easy. Use this guide to learn how you can make your first sexual encounter with a new partner easier than ever before.

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Marriage is never a bed of roses

Marriage is never a bed of roses, but it can really be a bed of nails if you've married an asshole. A marriage should be a joining of two soul mates who live, work and parent together

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Mother battled financially and had to take on additional work

She battled financially and had to take on additional work, but she felt that it was only fair. Brett was happy to take on more than his share of financial responsibilities, as many men in Australia are, but for Janine, this was not an option.

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NSW Registration of de facto Relationship

Couples who are living together as husband and wife even without the benefit of marriage can now register their relationship through the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.In effect, the couples will be legally recognized as “de facto partners” and will have the opportunity to access government services, legal entitlements, and other relevant records.

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Nurturing a long-distance relationship

Relationships at a distance are difficult to maintain, and most people would not choose to live this way. The reasons that couples live in different geographic locations are many and varied.

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Open relationships do they work?

Most relationships are awesome in the beginning. Butterflies in the tummy, sleepless nights are all part of this wonderful thing called love. Sadly, some relationships can fizzle out even though both parties still love each other deeply.

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Overcoming jealousy when you get divorced

Jealousy is quite possibly the worst kind of emotion that you can experience. It leaves you feeling bitter and angry on the inside. It is not an emotion that you want to entertain after you have divorced your ex-spouse. Once you are divorced, you need to move on and not worry about what your ex-spouse is getting up to.

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Post-Divorce sex: Getting back into the sack safely

If you're a hot-blooded sexual being, you may be missing the intimacy of sex, even with all the stress of divorce in the not-too-distance past.

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Reflection of a stepfather

Both my Mom and Dad grew up uncomplicated lives, part of typical nuclear families of fifty years ago. when it was usual for biological parents to stay together and raise their children within the family unit

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Relationship problems and how to deal with conflict

At some time in your relationship, you will face difficulties. It is how you handle them that matters. Ignoring issues will not make them go away. The problems that couples face are many and varied and include

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Relationships are important to your physical and emotional well-being

People in loving and committed relationships are typically happier and healthier than those in relationships that are faltering. They are also less likely to embark on unhealthy behaviours.

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Resume dating after your divorce

If you were divorced a while back, you might be missing companionship of a significant other. At the same time, you may be somewhat hesitant to get back into a relationship too fast for fear that it may go pear-shaped, again.

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Rights of Same-Sex Couples in Australia

Same-sex couples have gained new rights in Australia during the past two decades. Some of those rights apply across Australia while others depend upon the state in which the couple lives. Federal law, applicable in all states, recognizes that same-sex couples have the same rights as unmarried opposite-sex couples

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Safeguard your relationship against premature breakup

Dating is fun and exciting, however, there will come a time when you want to take the relationship to the next level. Here are ways in which you can keep the relationship alive. After you have dated for a period of time, you might get the urge to escalate the relationship to the next level.

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Saving and keeping your relationship

A few years into the relationship and both of you may begin experiencing or noticing things have grown a little stale. It could be because your friends are still single and you feel like you’re missing out on some serious fun. You may also feel there are too many problems and cannot find the chance to solve them.

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Saving your marriage from blame

Do you feel that you are being unfairly blamed for the things that go wrong in your relationship or are you the partner who finds it difficult to take responsibility for your actions blaming your spouse for the things that go wrong?

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Second marriage/relationship – making it work

People who marry for the second time may believe that the marriage has a better chance of survival than the first since they are older and more experienced.

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Setting boundries for a healthy relationship

There are many people who believe that boundaries have no place in a loving relationship. In their understanding boundaries are unnecessary when people are in love.

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Sharing relationship problems with a friend

Most of us find it really difficult to talk about problems in our relationships. How do you start the discussion? Although it may not be easy to initiate the conversation, speaking to a friend or a family member can help you to unburden yourself

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Sleep Problems and Health Issues Related to divorce

If you are going through a divorce you may suffer from depression which in turn will impact negatively on your sleep. Lack of sleep makes divorce more difficult to handle.

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Smarter wives less likely to end up divorced

Researchers have discovered that couples who are equally intelligent are more likely to grow old together. In years gone by, women who were smarter than their spouses were more likely to end up the divorce courts. However, current research no longer supports this finding.

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Stalking after divorce

Stalking ex-spouses is more common than most people realize. Narcissistic men tend to stalk their exes because they want to control them, even though the relationship is way past repair.

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Stay Clear of Relationships of Convenience

Sharing life with another person should not be based on an impulsive or irrational decision. Happy relationships don't just happen; they take work, commitment, nurturing and forgiving the same mistakes over and over again from both sides.

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Stop nagging and improve your relationship

Nagging doesn’t achieve anything (at least not anything positive for your relationship). You are actually only expressing your own negative emotions. You might be justified to be angry, but you are not necessarily right. Nagging doesn’t work – we all know that by now. Sometimes we need to do the exact opposite. Yes, I know it is difficult, but let’s think about alternatives.

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Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain

Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Knowing about how to manage stress can help us understand how to achieve higher levels of wellness.

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Surviving infidelity - To stay or to go?

I cheated on my husband. No, I'm not proud of it, but I justified it to myself, saying that I lacked that love in my marriage. I didn't feel needed or wanted.

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The battle between my heart and my mind

The battle between my heart and my mind is relentless. My heart seems to be misguided. My head knows the truth, but in my battle, I've given away every last piece of my heart and I don't know how to put them back together. But the way that they were, no longer seems to work - if it worked in the first place.

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The five most important aspects of a relationship

No relationship can last without communication. This is one of the most important areas that you must nurture if your relationship is to thrive.

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The Idiot's guide to a normal relationship

Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner is important for your happiness and well-being. However, with so many marriages ending up in divorce, it has become clear that relationships are not always easy and require compromise.

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The importance of dating your spouse

Are you genuinely communicating and building intimacy in your relationship, or does your spouse have to compete with social media and screens for your attention?

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The Key to relationship success

It applies to all relationships, but to love interests in particular. In a world of instant satisfaction, and where we expect things to come to us, we have started expecting the same from our relationships. We do unto unto our partners as they do unto us.

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The victim of psychological manipulation.Aussie Divorce

Psychological manipulation is a common phenomenon and it is often difficult to detect. It can have a devastating effect on the victim and can lead to anxiety and depression

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Two minutes that can make your marriage last forever.

Do you feel like you and your partner are living under one roof, but are actually living separate lives? Maybe you feel like you are not sharing anymore and you don’t spend any time really connecting? You might even go out often with friends or go on date nights, but you still feel like you are drifting apart?

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Was a 17 year affair a De Facto Relationship?

The Court accepted that the long-standing nature of the relationship was a pointer toward the relationship being a de facto relationship, as too did the existence of the sexual nature of the relationship and the financial support provided.

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Ways to tell it's time to divorce

To ensure a healthy marriage, it’s important to take a step back occasionally and evaluate the health of the relationship. If it has soured, like milk in a sunny car, it may be time to consider filing for divorce. Choosing not to do so, and ignoring the signs that it’s time to move on, can be harmful to your health.

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What happens when a relationship breaks down?

When couples separate or divorce they typically need to sort out how to divide their property. This includes both assets and debts. There are a number of ways this can be done. Parties can agree on how to divide their property without any court involvement.

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What happens when your relationship breaks down

If you or your partner are considering divorce or separation, it’s because the things that are not working far outweigh the things that do work. Sometimes, during divorce proceedings, we over complicate things, and it causes unnecessary hurt.

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What not to do after a relationship breakup

There are many dos and don'ts after breaking up. Here a four crucial things you should never do when you break up with your ex. It is important to maintain your dignity after breaking up. Read on to find out what not to do when you break up with your ex.

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When a relationship ends

It is always difficult to end a relationship even when it is something that you yourself initiated. It usually comes with massive life changes and can leave you feeling very emotional.

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When my cheating ex finally packed his bags

When my cheating ex finally packed his bags, I was so relieved that the drama would finally be over. I no longer had to look over my shoulder and worry about everyone else knowing about his latest conquest - except me. Not that I wanted to know, but I hated being made a fool. Also, I used to love him.

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When trust is an issue in your relationship

When we first meet someone attractive we are always out to impress. Why not? How else would you ensure that you take the relationship to the next level?

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When you partner blames for something you did not do

Blamers can be irrational. They typically cast around for someone to blame and never take the rap themselves. When things don’t go the blamer’s way someone else is always wrong.

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When your circle of friends includes the Ex

A new relationship brings with it a whole new group of people, including friends, relatives and, from time to time, the ex. When the ex remains a part of the circle of friend, things can get uncomfortable and unless there is a frank discussion, jealousy can raise its ugly head.

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Why divorce Is not failure

Just because your marriage didn't last, does not mean it was a failure. Here are some ways in which to look back at the experience and draw strength from it.

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Why do couples fall out of love?

How many times have we heard couples say they “fell out of love” or “we just aren’t in love anymore”? Is it possible for people to “love” one day and just forget about each other and move on with life the next? Or is it just that one person cares and is still in love with the person who fell out of love with them?

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Why My Partner Cheated - Had an Affair

Divorce due to an affair can be ugly. It's better to hire a lawyer with integrity who will help dissolve the marriage with class and style. Getting into a bun fight with the ex will only make the situation worse. The longer the fight goes on, the more costly it will become.

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Why You Should Make Your Marriage Work

it takes an effort to make a marriage work, but it will be worth it in the end. It's so easy to believe that the grass is greener on the other side, but on deeper investigation, it becomes evident that this is not always the case.

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Why your partner had an affair?

Have you ever just sat back and wondered why do people have affairs? Regardless of the reason, why on earth would anyone in their right mind cheat on their partner who loves them more than anything?

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Your partner and their Ex

Whenever you go into a relationship with a partner who has previously had a family, problems are almost inevitable. When the children from the previous relationship are young, bringing a new person into the family can get even more complicated.

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