Keep the communication going
When a relationship breaks down there may be a temptation to say “That’s it! I don’t want to speak to you again.” Talking to your former partner might be just too painful – it’s just turning…
‘All I want for Christmas is Mum and Dad’
When parents are separated or divorced Christmas can be a minefield. Of course, the children want Mum and Dad together, even if, on another level, they know that both parents were unhappy before the split. A…
Preparing to separate
Nobody goes into a relationship with plans for a future separation, so when things go wrong, few couples are prepared. The end of a relationship, no matter how amicable, is fraught with emotions, whether it’s sadness,…
5 tips to take the pressure off
Life in the 21st century may be full of labour-saving devices, but the demands on our time seem ever increasing with most of us trying to cram 36 hours of living into the 24 available! It’s…
No fault divorce
The case of Tini Owens and her husband, Hugh, hit the headlines recently after the appeal courts refused to allow Mrs Owens a divorce based on his alleged behaviour. The case surprised both the legal fraternity…