Romance - Forum

Should you tell your partner about your one-night-stand?

Relationship counsellor, clinical sexologist, and author of Seasons of Sex, Leandie Buys talks about one-night-stands and whether or not you should tell your long term partner about it, and how the... [Read more....]

THIS is what's wrong with the way we talk about love

In love, we fall. We're struck, we're crushed, we swoon. We burn with passion. Love makes us crazy and makes us sick. Our hearts ache, and then they break… In this 15-minute TEDxSFU talk, writer... [Read more....]

How understanding divorce can help your marriage right now

Family law professor, Jeannie Suk Gersen, lays out three ways that thinking about marital decisions through the lens of divorce can help strengthen your relationship from the beginning "Spouses are... [Read more....]

Schedule your sex life – Reigniting the intimacy in your relationship

Relationship counsellor, clinical sexologist, and author of Seasons of Sex, Leandie Buys recommends scheduling your intimate evenings with your partner to ensure the romance and 'spark' is kept... [Read more....]

3 Keys to building a happy marriage + how to spot potential problems while you're still dating!

In this eye-opening TED talk, psychiatrist George Blair-West shares three keys to prevent divorce – and has some great tips on spotting potential problems while you're still dating… "Forty-five... [Read more....]

Does a sexless marriage mean the relationship is doomed & does it lead to infidelity?

Relationship counsellor, clinical sexologist, and author of Seasons of Sex, Leandie Buys weighs in on the role of sex and intimacy in a relationship, and whether or not a sexless marriage spells the... [Read more....]

Getting separated or divorced? How to break the news to your children

Relationship counsellor and clinical sexologist, Leandie Buys, offers some advice on how parents can break the news to their children that they are separating or getting divorced./\r\n/ * This is an... [Read more....]

WeddingHappy – The all-in-one app that helps you plan, track, and budget your big day

Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful. Trying to keep track of all the 'to dos' as well as make sure you're staying on budget can leave you feeling flustered… In the modern age of... [Read more....]

Dealing with infertility in a relationship – Causes and treatment options

Infertility is not uncommon. In fact, one in every four couples in developing countries is affected by infertility… For couples who are struggling to fall pregnant, there are a number of options... [Read more....]

Getting married? Here's what you need to know to keep your wedding budget on track

(By Sam Beckbessinger, first published on ChangeExchange.co.za) Now might not be the best time to have that big wedding you've always dreamed of, but there's life and love beyond lockdown. These... [Read more....]

Going out while staying in: 5 Steps to help your new relationship thrive during lockdown

Have you been wondering how you're going to truly get to know a guy you just met online during the pandemic? Have you wondered how to deepen the connection while social distancing to find out if he's... [Read more....]

Intimacy in relationships – How often is 'normal'?

Relationship counsellor and clinical sexologist, Leandie Buys, weighs in on the "what is normal" debate. How often should couples be having sex, and does a lack of sex mean that there's an issue in... [Read more....]

ConCourt refuses woman leave to appeal divorce settlement: Postnup deemed unenforceable

The Constitutional Court has refused an Mpumalanga woman leave to appeal a 2019 judgment in terms of which a postnuptial agreement she and her now ex-husband entered into some 20 years after getting... [Read more....]

Lockdown & your relationship: Are you fighting over who's responsible for the kids?

Relationship therapist and clinical sexologist, Leandie Buys, is helping couples tackle some of the major changes in their relationships as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. From household chores,... [Read more....]