Okay, picture this with me for a sec. It’s maybe ten, twenty years down the track. You and your favourite person, feet up on the verandah railing, the smell of good coffee hanging in the air. No frantic mental calculations about bills, no background hum of money stress. Just… quiet confidence. The kind that comes […]
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Most romances are built on love, but when major life transitions are involved, love alone is not enough to hold a couple together. Whether buying your first house, changing careers, or planning for retirement, the financial, emotional, and practical demands can test even the best relationship to breaking point. These types of life-altering moments don’t
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In business and life, money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about clarity, confidence and connection. While financial planning might seem like a purely commercial exercise, the benefits run way deeper. From making smart business decisions to having more open honest relationships, financial planning is one of the most underutilised tools for long term relationship success.
Money is not just figures on a spreadsheet. It’s often a symbol of our values, fears, and priorities—and in relationships, a hot-button for conflict. Money fights are never about dollars and cents to most couples. They’re about future vision, security, control, and trust. When those underlying tensions remain unexplored, even minor money decisions can become
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Divorce signals the end of a joint chapter and the start of a new, independent journey. While emotions are running high and priorities are being rearranged, finances can feel insurmountable. Rebuilding your finances is not only about numbers—it’s also about regaining your sense of stability, control, and confidence. It doesn’t matter if the divorce was
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Happiness in a relationship so often lies in one vital habit: openness, honesty and truthful communication. It’s the easiest thing in the world to fall into trying to be perfect—perfectly timed, with perfect words, perfect behaviour—and genuine connection develops in the clumsy, exposed areas where we risk dropping our shield and speaking what is true,
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What can you do when arguing has become a habit? Sometimes in relationships, what starts as playful teasing can slowly evolve into a negative cycle of arguments, snide remarks, and defensive behaviour. It can become an entrenched negative way of relating to one another. When this pattern sets in, it can damage emotional connection and
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When there has been a major upheaval in your life like the death of a parent, sometimes it can feel hard to carry on. Learn strategies to help.
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Infidelity is a common issue that brings many people to seek counselling. The reasons behind infidelity can vary greatly, but two common ones are: Let’s look at each of these reasons and explore what steps to take if you find yourself in this difficult situation. Why do they look elsewhere rather than fixing the relationship
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