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Healthy relationships with your partner, friends and family are an important part of wellbeing. Get tips on building friendships, discover your love language and learn the positive power of social connection for healthy living.

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Building positive friendships to create a healthy, happy life

Building positive friendships to create a healthy, happy life

We all need friends. No matter how old we are, our gender, how many siblings we have or what job we do, building healthy friendships is vital for our emotional and mental wellbeing. But what’s the connection between them?

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Does technology help or hurt our relationships? Here's what to know
Dr. Dinesh Palipana
Dr. Dinesh Palipana

Does technology help or hurt our relationships? Here's what to know

In just a few hundred years, we've evolved from using signal fires, letters, and even carrier pigeons to being instantly connected. But while we’re digitally connected, are we meaningfully connected as human beings?

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7 tips for building and maintaining friendships when you’re busy

7 tips for building and maintaining friendships when you’re busy

When life gets busy with work or family, it’s all too easy to neglect your friends. Luckily, Consultant Psychologist Dr Bec Jackson has some simple tips and recommendations for building and maintaining lasting friendships.

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Learning what your love language is to build stronger relationships

Learning what your love language is to build stronger relationships

Communication problems are a common cause of relationship struggles. The way we express ourselves and listen to each other plays a big role in understanding and relating to one another. Learn how understanding your partner’s love language can transform your relationship.

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5 ways to nurture your long distance friendships

5 ways to nurture your long distance friendships

Looking for ways to make your long distance friendships stronger? Try these psychologist-approved tips.

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Dating after divorce at 40 (or later) is possible – here’s how!

Dating after divorce at 40 (or later) is possible – here’s how!

Dating after a divorce doesn't have to be stressful. Here’s some tips from a relationship expert to get you started.

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How to resolve conflict in your relationship

How to resolve conflict in your relationship

Wondering whether you argue too much in your marriage? Learn what ‘healthy conflict’ is from our relationship expert.

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Can social media boost emotional connections with friends?

Can social media boost emotional connections with friends?

Despite some of the negatives, there are some positives associated with social media use for our social lives.

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How to manage as part of the sandwich generation

How to manage as part of the sandwich generation

Caring for your parents doesn't mean doing everything. Learn what support there is to help the ‘sandwich generation’

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5 fun Galentine’s Day ideas

5 fun Galentine’s Day ideas

If you’re keen to celebrate Galentine’s Day this year but need some inspiration, we’ve got you covered.

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