Relationship feeling a bit stale? Here’s how to hit refresh

We hear a lot about spring cleaning at this time of year, but it’s not just your home or wardrobe that might need a refresh.   Our relationships can often do with some attention too, says Zena Burgess, CEO at the Australian Psychological Society. In marriages and long-term commitments especially, Dr Burgess says it’s easy […]

What it’s like to visit Country for the first time and how to prepare

Earlier this year, I went to my mob’s Country for the first time.  I had never known my connection to Country, as I grew up physically isolated in Lutruwita/Tasmania, with feelings of shame about being Aboriginal. I knew that I had family living on Country in Far North Queensland, but both the people and the […]

How to meet people who aren’t backstabbing jerks

Dear Readers: On Sept. 23, I published two letters from older adults struggling to find a connection (“Still Grieving” and “Wants a Connection”). I asked those of you who have successfully found friendship and romantic partnership at a later stage in life to write in. I shared some of those great responses last week and, […]