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Workplace relationships for employees
The relationships you have in the workplace are a significant part of your life. You go to work to earn a living and to contribute your skills, though the human relationships are also important. Many work colleagues become friends outside of work. When work and home...
What do you want from a new relationship?
What you want from a relationship depends on your situation. What is your situation? People at different life stages have very different needs in relationships. It helps avoid hurt down the track if you understand what you want: long-term commitment and marriage? open...
Starting a new relationship
Starting a new relationship is an exciting time. Good relationships are good for us. If you are thinking about starting a new relationship or are already in a new relationship there are many things to think about. All relationships require effort You may need to give...
Thinking of forming a step-family?
There are many things to consider when becoming part of a blended family or step-family. The considerations include: Children – children rarely choose to be part of a blended family and often hold resentment towards their biological parent and the step-parent. The...
Workplace relationships for employers
Harmonious workplaces are more productive and less stressful. Losing skilled employees is also expensive. Relationships Australia offers workplace services to assist employees and organisations with issues that may affect staff morale and work performance. Issues...
Positive and respectful relationships
Good relationships are good for you and good for your children. It’s never too late to start working on improving your relationships. People in supportive, loving relationships are more likely to feel healthy, happy and satisfied with their lives. They are less likely...
How can you improve your relationship?
Ideas to nurture your relationship include: Talk about your day and the things that both excite or worry you. Spend time alone together and ensure it is a priority. Celebrate the good times together. Express affection and give your partner thoughtful little surprises...
Are children affecting your couple relationship?
Many couples experience conflict related to child rearing. Couple conflict related to children or step-children is common, though cannot be blamed on the children. As both parents love the children, differences can emerge on how they should be cared for. There can be...
Bringing up children is the most important job you’ll ever have
Bringing up children is the most complex job you'll ever have, though it's easier when there is some agreement on how to do it. It's never too late to talk about what is important to you both as parents and develop some guidelines to help you in the parenting years...
What do parents worry about?
Parents worry about many things, including: safety health social media bullying school their children's future discipline how to talk to their children. There are many other things that parents worry about, but talking to your partner and deciding how you can both...