All said and done, there is only one effective tool in relationships for both preventing the build-up of tensions and the release of them. There are, of course, other factors that play a big part in the health and relative success of marriage and de facto relationships, including respect,...

It usually takes a great deal of organisation and delegation to bring together the perfect wedding day. Everyone in the wedding party has a role, but there is so much outside of that needing to be organised - catering, decor, jewellery, flowers, to name only a few - and your day will depend...

Congratulations! You’re engaged! You are in the midst of planning your beautiful wedding when it dawns on you… who is actually going to run the ceremony? You want someone who can embrace the unique aspects of your wedding day and help you to create a memorable ceremony. Ultimately,...

Oh, you’re engaged? I/my friend/family member/workmate or close acquaintance was engaged once. Can I/we/my mother offer you some unsolicited advice? Look. Listen. Once you’re engaged, the internal question monster rises up, and the advice rolls in. Like an unwelcome storm cloud over your...

What I would like to talk about here is the idea of a sit-down with your betrothed to articulate your respective expectations of each other before actually getting married. I don’t mean ‘pre-nups’ - they are something else to consider before getting married. I’m referring to a pre-emptive...