​Sex is important in a marriage as it is an expression of the intimacy of the relationship - you cannot get any closer physically to another person.  Good sex is very much interrelated with intimate trust, friendship, and conversations that create emotional connection.  Evidence is very clear that if people feel good about sex, they feel good about their relationship in general.  Research has shown that in marriage, sexual satisfaction is related to relationship satisfaction, stability and love commitment.  When sex is non-existent, it has a significant impact on the relationship.

As we step into the new year, let's look at 5 common problems people face and what we can do about it:
a) Time
b) Conflict
c) Shyness
d) Patience
​e) Communication

​Some of the most common issues faced by elderly folks at home, with regards to their kids and grandkids are loneliness, lack of sense of purpose, relevance or importance, being disregarded, etc.  While the elderly are trying to still contribute and assert their role in the family, others are not necessarily accepting that.  There may also be generation gaps where each are operating under different perspectives, information, beliefs, and values.  For some, the family had also change the main language of communication so there might also be language barriers.

​Divorce is always stressful. In this article, we look at what are some of the unique stresses and challenges that expats face when they are going through a divorce.

​​All mums experience an intense emotional and physical transformation during pregnancy and the first year of a baby’s life, but for a significant proportion of us, this can lead on to full blown depression and anxiety and for a very small number, postnatal psychosis. The Baby Blues are a common expression for what happens to approximately 80% of all mums around the third to tenth day after birth. Because it is so common and temporary, we do not associate the Baby Blues as being a mental illness, but rather a natural state that is sure to pass once we settle into our new role as mothers. Symptoms include exhaustion, tearfulness, mood fluctuations, anxiety and irritability. Baby blues is thought to occur as a result of hormonal changes during pregnancy, the labour, breast feeding and lack of sleep.

​Many parents would like to get a headstart for their kids by enrolling in pre-school.  However, apart from their ambiguity about having their kids leave their side, they also have some questions.  Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).