Articles Tagged: relationship

Ways to a mum's heart (Men, take note)

By Laura Kemp, Apr 24, 2012

A new poll reveals compliments are better at boosting a woman's happiness than chocolate, sex or shopping. Hmm. I don't know about you but when my husband says "you look nice today", I'm immediately suspicious.

Estranged from my mum on Mother's Day

By parentdish.co.uk, Mar 9, 2012

When I was a very little girl, I idolised my mum. She would tell me things like 'I'm the best friend you will ever have' and 'You don't need anyone else. You've got me'.

Did your relationship with your mother change once you became a mum?

By Glynis Kozma, Mar 5, 2012

My mum always insists that I phone her as soon as I am home. Sometimes she tries to press food onto me, even though the journey, which I've been doing for over 30 years, is under four hours.

The parenting messages in your partner's Valentine gifts

By James Moore, Feb 7, 2012

Chocolates, jewellery, flowers – what does your loved one get you (if anything) as a Valentine's presie? Behaviour expert Judi James, author of The You Code says there are some fascinating messages behind the kind of romantic gift your other half chooses.

Why I love my mother-in-law

By Debbi Marco, Dec 13, 2011

There's no denying the relationship with your husband's mother can be a difficult one. After all for most of his life she was the most important woman in his world and now you hold that accolade.

10 ways having a baby will change your relationship

By Debbi Marco, Oct 22, 2011

1. Life becomes a constant competition based on who is more tired, who works harder and who has changed more poo nappies. No one is ever the winner in this scenario – if you win the argument, it just means you're doing more.

Why we should make the most of grandparents

By Keith Kendrick, Sep 15, 2011

The car was loaded up with two suitcases, three boxes of toys, one blue teddy, three children and three packets of chocolate buttons to be opened only in case of dire emergency or tantrums.

10 reasons I love being a stay-at-home dad

By Keith Kendrick, Aug 18, 2011

Six months ago, my wife and I swapped roles after I was made redundant. My job loss and subsequent inability to find employment forced her to give up her position as a Full-Time-Working-From-Home-Mum and do what was necessary to keep up our mortgage payments and pay our bills whilst I became a full-time house dad to our three children.