Couples and communication

Good communication is a vital component of a long-lasting relationship. Men and women have different ways of communicating as well as different expectations. How is your couple doing in the communication department?

Why do men only half-listen?

Researchers from the University of Indiana have found the explanation to this age-old problem: why men only half listen...
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Women never forget...

Why is it that women never seem to forget wedding anniversaries, birthdays or arguments unlike their male partners do? Because they remember really emotional moments better!
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How to avoid offending him

It's widely believed that women are the touchy, sensitive sex but now it would appear that men are just as volatile and quick to take offence, and can sometimes react very unpredictably.
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HIS sexuality explained to HER

There’s no doubt that she remains a mystery for him, but it would seem that he is equally mysterious to her… at least between the sheets. HIS sexuality seems to need a little explaining to HER!
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Are you telling your partner a little bit too much?

It can be risky to share everything with your partner, and silence can sometimes be rather golden. Doctissimo has a few pointers on what to tell (or not) within the confines of a couple.
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What if we stopped trying to change our men?

American psychotherapist Sally Watkins knocks a hole in our fantasies about the ideal man and suggests a key to being in a happy couple in real life!
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Learn to argue constructively

A good argument is sometimes the only way to solve problems in a relationship. As long as you learn the art of constructive arguing, that is...
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The lowdown on relationship counselling

In this day and age, a relationship counsellor is almost a necessity for a happy and harmonious relationship or family. Still, the role of the counsellor isn’t always clear. Bénédicte Maufrais, vice president of France's ANCCEF (National Association of Family and Relationship Counsellors),...
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