Health worries or looking after a sick partner, child, or relative can be stressful, painful and difficult. Life as a partner and parent can be tricky enough but dealing with …
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Having a Child with Additional Needs
What other couples say about having a child with additional needs
by Maki kim ungby Maki kim ungHaving a child with additional needs, whether it is a physical or learning disability or a serious health condition can put extra pressure on a relationship. Caring for a child, …
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Mixed Families
Creating Identity and a Sense of Belonging for ‘Mixed’ Couples and their Families
by Maki kim ungby Maki kim ungIdentity is a complex issue. It is subject to much-heated debate and contradictions. ‘Race’ (our biological backgrounds) and ‘ethnicity’ (our social and cultural backgrounds) are elements that we may explore …
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Couple relationships: Finding some common ground “Meeting and marrying my wife has been good for me. I didn’t know much about Africans or Ghana and their culture and traditions. My …
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Did you know that concern about money worries was rated higher than any other issue for couples in a recent survey for One Plus One. Couples argue about money because it has an undeniable …
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Most couples say the thing they argue about most is ‘money‘. This is not really that surprising; money is central to most of the decisions you have to make as a couple. …
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For high-quality colored contacts for everyone in Australia, it can cost quite a lot of money. Several people choose colored contacts over the glass for multiple reasons. It could be …
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Even when we have enough money, what to spend it on, whether to save it and the cost of living can cause tension in our relationships. This worry and stress can filter through …
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Bringing up Children TogetherGetting on Better with my PartnerMoney
Arguments and the recession – what about the kids?
by Maki kim ungby Maki kim ungIf you are worried about money and feeling stressed it is likely that you will be arguing more – with your partner and with your kids. Even if the arguments are mainly with your …
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Here are some tips to help you cope with stress and stay healthy through times of change. A problem shared Don’t be ashamed to talk about your feelings. Just being …
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Life can be hectic when both parents combine jobs with looking after children. When a new mother returns to work there are big role shifts happening – sometimes there doesn’t seem to be enough …
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Many of us find it hard to strike the right work-life balance in our relationships when we’re working nine to five, Monday to Friday. But when one of you is …