Every career comes with its own challenges. Some professionals however can present higher levels of stress due to the nature of the job. Being a soldier is one of such professions, and as a result, soldiers can be more likely … Read more
Myths about LGBTQ intimate partner violence
In 2009, Michael Brown and Jennifer Groscup conducted a study with 120 staff members within a suburb crisis centre. They presented a vignette where police arrive on a scene of domestic violence following a call by a neighbour concerned about … Read more
It’s been a month & they’re still not back | Living away from my loved one during COVID-19
Change seems to be the only constant, not just during this tough time, but in life in general. Our lives have changed drastically over the past weeks. One moment we were travelling and hugging, the next we were worrying and … Read more
My girlfriend doesn’t have a sense of humour
Sharing a similar sense of humour can be important for certain couples. Research shows that making people laugh is a desirable trait to seek in a mate, especially when this trait is present in men. It also depends on the … Read more
I started feeling anxious after finding out that my partner is pregnant
Although it is women who experience the primary and direct hormonal and physical changes, men generally also find themselves facing numerous changes during their partner’s pregnancy. I wished to write this blog to discuss the changes that men face, and … Read more
Dating on the Autism Spectrum
Persons who are on the autism spectrum have difficulties to build and sustain relationships with other people. They may lack the social skills which occur naturally to people who are not on the spectrum. For example, if you are interested … Read more
Separata, ngħix mal-Ex, u qegħdin kwarantina
Qed nissepara, għadna ngħixu fl-istess dar, u issa ġej il-lockdown.
Għażiż Matthew,
Ninsab maħruqa, mgerfxa u ma nafx fejn se nagħti rasi. Iddeċidejt li nitlaq lir-raġel daqs erbgħa xhur ilu. Kont ilni ntella’ u nniżżel għal snin twal. Pruvajt nibqa’ … Read more
Tips for couples in quarantine – following a spike in divorce applications in China
Stuck at home with your partner. Let’s face it. It’s not always the easiest thing. Both might be stressed and feeling anxious because of COVID-19, or how it’s going to affect you.
The Global Times reported that the Chinese city … Read more
I’ve been married for 15 years & I still haven’t told my partner I was raped
The aftermath of a sexual assault may leave an individual feeling shocked, isolated, guilty, disorientated, and anxious amongst many other feelings. Rape is a severe defilement of personal boundaries which has the potential to shatter and individual’s sense of self-worth. … Read more
My partner just told me he was sexually abused
What comes first to your mind of the phrase “victim of a sexual abuse”? Probably a young, suddenly raped woman. When we come across boys or men, how often do we even think that they might as well be victims … Read more