by Rachel New | Sep 28, 2022 | healthy dating, menopause, relationships, sex
It is easier than ever to talk about and get help and information about perimenopause and menopause. But the effects on both body and mind can have a significant impact on relationships and sexual intimacy. Working through those challenges is an opportunity to reach...
by Rachel New | Oct 17, 2021 | Black History Month, diversity, empathy, reading
Here are some of my favourite novels written by authors of colour that taught me something about relationships. Research shows that reading is a great way to develop your understanding of people who are both the same as and different from you. And reading about...
by Rachel New | May 12, 2021 | communication skills, mental health, social anxiety
During Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s help to reduce the stigma around mental health issues by thinking about how to enhance our mental health and practise self-care in dating and in our all relationships. Good relationships promote well-being and reduce...
by Rachel New | Jan 1, 2021 | emotional intelligence, empathy, ethical dating, relationships
The skills you need to sustain a romantic relationship are not that different from those you need for other areas of your life: family, friends, the workplace, and even how you deal with pandemics and politics. In this post I’ll discuss a few key skills we can...