I can’t believe how quickly the year has gone by – yet, coincidentally, dragged on as well. Another Christmas almost here – another festive time on my own. My partner of eight years virtually walked out a week before Christmas 2013. She barely said a word- gave no explanation. For sure, things had not been […]
I’m desperate. I can’t seem to engage with my partner any more or, at least, not in the way I used to. We don’t seem to enjoy the same things any more, we don’t go out much, and our sex life is abysmal. I am feeling like a real idiot: why can’t I satisfy him […]
I’m slightly worried! I’ve been with my boyfriend for about four months. He’s a lovely person and has a heart of gold. But my heart’s not racing – I think after four months it’s probably long enough to know that there isn’t any magic on the way either. My boyfriend has been diagnosed with depression. […]
“My best friend is going out with a girl who is just ‘bad news’. How do I break it to her that I think her new love is a total user?” Oh, how cruel life can be at times! The adult one we love – friend, partner, sister, brother, daughter, son – is keeping company, […]
OUTinPerth’s new relationship advice colomn comes from Elizabeth Brennan from Relationships Australia. Relationships Australia is a non-profit organisation offering education, counselling and other services to people of all backgrounds including sexual preference. The website www.wa.relationships.com.au gives information on services. Elizabeth has over 30 years experience in relationship education and counselling. My partner has dropped hints […]
