by Rozanne Els What plays a role in a teenager’s decision to have sex? As a parent, it would have been ideal to think that all our teenagers make a conscious decision to have sex, though unfortunately this is often not the case. Often teens find themselves in a less than desirable position on an emotional [...]
He’s popped the question and you’re over the moon. But before you say “I do”, it’s time to get serious. Are you really ready for marriage? And how can you decide whether he’s the right man for you? by Gillian Bloch It’s the biggest decision of your life, yet often the one you’re least equipped [...]
by Jessica Hobbs For this article on online dating, I emailed two different psychologists, and asked them their views about online dating and some of the dangers connected with it. Rita Suliman is a practicing Forensic and Counselling Psychologist, working in Durban. She has her Masters in Psychology, is a Life Line Trained Counsellor and has [...]
Your kids are leaving home and you’re feeling lost. Here’s how to handle the transition. By Gillian Bloch Any major life change takes getting used to. If you’re battling to cope with the fact that your children no longer live with you, help is at hand. We chat to Johannesburg-based psychologist Leatia Stemmet, about how [...]
You’ve been dating for three months and you see a future for the relationship. But is there a financial future? In these tough economic times it’ll be foolish not to know where he (and you) stands when it comes to handling money. Here are four questions you need to ask him about his finances; preferably [...]
In your opinion, what is it about summer that influences relationships (either to break up or get involved in a relationship)? Why do some people choose to have a “summer fling”? Why do some people choose to leave their existing relationship before or during summer? After the cold months of winter, most welcome the warm, [...]
Pandering to your child’s every whim may lead to a domineering little know-it-all. As a primary school teacher, Kirsten Richards* sees an assortment of bad behaviour from the pupils in her class. One such case is a nine-year-old boy who bullies. He’s very disruptive during lessons, often telling other children how to do their work [...]
