Blog Post | 08 April, 2013
A new paradigm is taking place in today's world and it speaks of our own personal well-being, the quality of life and how to improve our relationships.
Most book stores have a special section on health and self-development these days, and it appears that the volume of self-help literature has increased in the last decade.
In their essence, they all speak about the same thing - acceptance. What a big word that is, and how difficult it is to achieve.
Accept yourself, accept your neighbour. Just take life as it is and you will live a life full of harmony with the partner of your dreams, well... Read more
Blog Post | 08 April, 2024
Our young people are experiencing a loneliness epidemic.
In the 2023 annual Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, Australians aged 15 to 24 reported being the loneliest cohort in the country.
Social isolation and loneliness can have serious impacts on our mental and physical health.
Adolescents and young people... Read more
Blog Post | 17 November, 2022
Are you feeling disconnected from your friends and family?
Maybe you feel misunderstood or like no one “gets” you. Or perhaps you feel emotionally “empty” and don’t have the bandwidth to engage with people as you normally would.
We explore some of the potential causes of disconnection and signs of social withdrawal, and offer advice to nurture fulfilling connections here.
Potential causes of feeling disconnected
It’s normal to feel less close to your loved ones from time to time.
This may not necessarily be due to a disagreement or falling out. How connected you feel to others can be... Read more
Blog Post | 08 August, 2023
Australia is in a loneliness epidemic.
Relationships Australia’s Relationship Indicators 2022 survey revealed we’re lonelier than ever, showing almost a quarter (23.9%) of Australians are lonely.
Almost half (45.9%) of young people aged 18-24 reported feeling emotionally lonely.
Emotional loneliness is different to social loneliness. Social loneliness refers to the lack of a social network, while emotional loneliness is the lack of close emotional connection.
You don’t... Read more
Blog Post | 17 July, 2024
It’s normal to look for answers when your partner has been unfaithful.
You might ask yourself what you did or what you could’ve done to prevent this from happening.
But it’s important to remember the responsibility lies with the person who cheated, and it doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you. In fact, affairs are more common than you’d think. An estimated 60% of men and 45% of women have had an affair within their marriage.
We explore some common reasons why people cheat on their partners -... Read more
Blog Post | 06 May, 2021
It can be devastating to see a loved one in an unsafe relationship. It can also be difficult for an outsider to understand why a victim of domestic and family violence doesn’t leave the relationship.
Abusive relationships can be complicated – especially if kids are involved. It’s not always safe for a victim to leave their abuser.
In fact, the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic abuse is right after they’ve left their abuser. They can put themselves and their children at serious risk.
It can take a lot of time, planning, support, and courage for someone to escape an abusive... Read more
Blog Post | 27 October, 2015
Facilitating Difficult Conversations, Towards a Richer Society
Written by Chris, Rainbow Program Leader @ Relationships Australia Qld
“Why is marriage such a big issue for gay couples?”, she asked. “Surely there are more important things to fight for?” I was taking questions during a Rainbow Program training session on legal rights for same-gender couples and, on the face of it, this trainee may have had a point.
There is still a range of social justice issues impacting the lives of Queensland’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, which may seem far... Read more
Blog Post | 01 February, 2024
Friends aren’t just a nice bonus in life – they’re a key ingredient to our happiness and wellbeing.
While it’s not uncommon for some couples to spend all their time together in the early stages, neglecting friendships outside your romantic relationship can be unhealthy – and even dangerous.
If your partner doesn’t like you spending time with other people, this can be a sign of control and abuse.
We explore how maintaining friendships outside of your relationship can benefit both you and your relationship.
Improved Sense of Self
Your relationship should be just one part of a full and... Read more
Blog Post | 15 September, 2021
COVID has our travel plans on pause, and some of us are putting off taking annual leave until we can get on a plane again.
But it could be more important than ever for our mental health to take time off right now.
Downtime is crucial for our mental and physical wellbeing, as well as a healthy work-life balance. And you don’t need to have big travel plans to enjoy the benefits of a holiday.
We discuss why it’s important to still take a holiday during COVID – even if you can’t go anywhere.
We All Need a Mental Health Break During COVID
COVID has disrupted all our lives in one way or... Read more
Individual FAQ | 03 June, 2015
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