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Love & Relationship
February 26, 2021

“It’s my right!” But are you hurting someone?

On 21 March, we will be celebrating Human Rights Day in South Africa. It is a time for us to reflect on our individual human rights, and – more importantly – to consider how we can support others to bring these ideas into reality. In other words, a reminder to embrace the spirit of “Ubuntu”, I am because you are. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu believes this is what defines us as a society: “We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole world,” he…
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Love & Relationship
February 25, 2021

How your neighbours can help build a better future

Despite the heartache, loneliness, and sadness that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it, there have also been stories of love, hope and happiness. In fact, as ironic as it sounds, the pandemic has brought many people and communities closer together. Helping heroes As the pandemic sunk its teeth into South Africa, local heroes stepped up to the challenge. Sandra Tshisa, for example, worried about the children in her street going hungry, so started to cook for them from her own kitchen in Khayelitsha. From helping a handful of neighbours at the start of the pandemic in March, she was…
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Love & Relationship
February 25, 2021

Say NO. And don’t feel bad about it

With just 2 letters to its name, the word NO is so simple and easy, yet it can be a surprisingly difficult word to say out loud. The truth is, saying NO does not have to be hard, or make you feel guilty, especially when you’re saying it for the sake of your health. No-one can argue that life isn’t overwhelming at the moment. In addition to worrying about COVID-19, there are all those other “normal” things that cause stress. The deadlines, the commitments, the financial worries, the family responsibilities… and the list goes on. If your plate is piled…
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Love & Relationship
February 25, 2021

Can you share your feelings, without hurting others?

As a human being, you are wired to have feelings. Expressing those feelings can have long lasting consequences to your relationships. Speaking out has the power to both deepen connection and improve meaningful communication, but can also create hurt, resentment and anger. Knowing how to express your feelings considerately is therefore essential for you to feel close to people, and vice versa. While no-one intentionally says or does anything to hurt someone else’s feelings, you are not in control of anyone else’s experience. It is for this reason you can never be sure of how they will feel or react.…
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Love & Relationship
January 26, 2021

The Cure for Loneliness

It is the month of love, and as relationships are brought to the fore, it can become apparent just how lonely you feel. Distressing millions around the world, loneliness reportedly affects around 1 in 10 South Africans, both young and old. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it is affecting increasingly more, and in some ways has become an epidemic on its own. Being lonely isn’t the same as being alone Loneliness is not the same thing as enjoying alone time. Rather, it’s about feeling physically and emotionally isolated. Essentially, loneliness refers to the difference between the amount…
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Love & Relationship
January 26, 2021

How does sex affect your mind and body?

Sex. A powerful force that can topple empires, ruin marriages or even lead to death. On the other hand, it is only through sex that the human race continues to survive. It is an important way to feel a sense of connection, belonging and love. What is it about sex that can bring out the best and worst in us? And how can we be mindful and nurture our sexuality in healthy ways? To understand that better, it’s a good idea to understand how sex affects both mind and body: This is your brain on sex Have you ever shot…
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Love & Relationship
January 26, 2021

The perfect recipe for a long-lasting relationship

“What is the secret to a long-lasting relationship?” is a question that regularly pops up, most often around Valentines Day. Everyone tends to talk about how they got married, or got into a relationship, but not much time is spent on how they have been able to stay that way. So how do you make love last? Turns out, there may just be a recipe for that. Ingredients: 1x 24/7 of communication, compromise, connection, commitment, and conflict Celebration of good news – to taste 1x pinch of setting expectations 2x heaped spoons of excitement Recipe staples: the 5 C’s -…
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Love & Relationship
November 23, 2020

Marriage counselling on drugs. Literally. 

If your marriage is taking strain, and you're looking for some professional help, it may be time to pop a few pills. As it turns out, marriage counselling could be more effective if we add certain drugs.
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Love & Relationship
June 28, 2020

Could there be something more important than diet and exercise?

Think about it: you’ve had a bad day. What would you prefer to do, eat a salad or meet up with your BFF and have a heart to heart? It turns out that friendship has a powerful effect on your health...
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