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Connection – What does it even mean?

Connection – what does it even mean? In our modern era, we are constantly told we are ‘always connected’.  We’re expected to be ‘always connected’, and to want to be that way. But what does that even mean? Thanks to …

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’twas the Night Before Christmas … Not Again !

It’s that time again. I’m surrounded by ads, billboards, Christmas baubles, lights and decorations everywhere.  As I walk along the street, in some shops, and when I drive along listening to the radio,  I hear advertisements, constantly telling me to …

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When do you know it’s over?

As a therapist, I typically get to meet people and see or hear about their relationship when things have gone seriously off track, usually for some time. Research shows that people delay seeking the help of a couple therapist – …

Finding the one or finding the one for right now?

Currently in the West, the most common way to meet new potential partners I hear about is through the internet. A plethora of dating sites exist to meet the different needs, ranging from the hook-up oriented type to those that …

Technology – a means to an end, or an end in itself?

Technology is infiltrating almost every aspect of our lives. It has become such an integral part of our lives, most of us have come to expect it to be this way, or we have not known any other way. Over time, many …

F.O.M.O. – Have we got the wrong end of the stick?

Fear of missing out. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed the acronym and what it stands for appears in many peoples’ accounts of their everyday life stress. To me, it’s been a long-time given that if I choose to do/ …

Truth

The issue of Truth, as an idea, a perspective, or a fact about what is real, has been around for centuries. It’s been debated by leaders, theologians and philosophers for a long time. Through developments in mathematics and science, the realm of …

Letting Go

She’s gone. My friend of almost thirty years’ standing died on February 10, 2017, after a protracted battle with ovarian cancer. As I continued to prepare for the death of my dear friend (Kate), I was struck by the similarities between …