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Do Men and Women Have Affairs for the Same Reasons?
When people discover a partner has been unfaithful, one of the first questions they ask is, Why? Was it about sex? Was it about love? Was the relationship already in crisis? For years, there has been a common belief that men have affairs primarily for sex, while women have affairs because they’re emotionally unfulfilled. While…
Read MoreDid COVID Change the Rules of Relationships?
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, relationship therapists reported an increase in both emotional and physical affairs. Rather than one gender being significantly more unfaithful than the other, the extraordinary stress of lockdowns, isolation and uncertainty exposed existing relationship vulnerabilities. Many affairs appeared to stem less from opportunity alone and more from unmet emotional needs, loneliness and…
Read MoreIll Equipped
What Jane Fonda’s Honesty at 88 Can Teach Women About Love, Relationships, and Life – Sunday Telegraph, Body & Soul article 21.6.2026. When I read the recent Body & Soul article featuring Jane Fonda at 88, I was struck not by her age, her accomplishments, or even her enduring influence, but by her honesty. In…
Read MoreWhen Your Gut Knows Before Your Head: The Subtle Signs Your Partner May Be Cheating
“Sometimes the hardest truth isn’t discovering someone has been unfaithful. It’s realising you sensed something wasn’t right long before you had any proof.” Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences a person can face. It doesn’t just break trust in a relationship—it can also make us question our judgement and wonder why we didn’t…
Read MorePressure Points: What Today’s Boys Are Really Carrying
Earlier this month, I wrote about the changing face of Australian masculinity and how men are being asked to redefine what it means to be a man in a world that no longer rewards the old “tough it out” approach. Today’s boys are growing up right in the middle of that transition. A very brief…
Read MoreFeeling Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone
Remember – if we can overthink the worst, why can we overthink the best? Inspired by the Body+Soul article “An Expert Guide to Tackling Overwhelm” (14 June 2026). Let’s be honest—life can feel like a lot sometimes. Between work deadlines, family commitments, financial pressures, social expectations, and the constant stream of notifications demanding our attention,…
Read MoreAussie Masculinity: What It Means to Be a Man in Modern Australia
For generations, Australian masculinity has been shaped by a familiar image: the tough bloke who works hard, keeps his emotions to himself, solves his own problems, and gets on with life regardless of what challenges come his way. The “she’ll be right” attitude has become woven into the fabric of Australian culture, celebrated through sport,…
Read MoreAussie Men and Modern Dating
The Body+Soul article on 24th May 2026 “How Aussie Men Really Feel About Dating” explored a growing tension in modern Australian relationships: many men still want connection and long-term partnership yet feel increasingly uncertain about how to navigate the evolving dating culture in 2026. Drawing on surveys, social trends and personal experiences, the piece reflected…
Read MoreSigns your relationship might be heading in the wrong direction
Most marriages don’t end because of one dramatic event. More often, relationships slowly shift through small patterns of disconnection that are easy to dismiss at first. Relationship researchers and therapists consistently point to subtle emotional changes that usually appear long before couples seriously discuss separation or divorce. One of the most overlooked signs is emotional…
Read MoreConflict and how best to manage it
Conflict is often viewed as something to avoid, yet current relationship research consistently shows that healthy conflict can strengthen trust, communication, and emotional resilience when managed well. It can also give a couple a safe place to talk about their concerns and issues, whatever they are. The recent House of Wellness article, “7 Lessons That…
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