The Sleep Deprived Marriage

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 17, 2013

I remember my parents once advising us as newlyweds: ‘Don’t go cheap on your bed! One of the best things you can do for your…

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The Commitment Challenge #3

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 11, 2013

Sex and Committed Relationships In a recent discussion at a youth conference, it was put to us by some of the participants that pre-marital sex…

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The Commitment Challenge #2

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 9, 2013

What Are The Signs And What Do They Mean? In today’s dating scene there is a great deal of confusion about commitment and what it…

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The Commitment Challenge #1

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 7, 2013

Commitment Phobia We’ve heard the phrase bandied around for years, but is it really as simple as someone being afraid of, or threatened by, making…

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50-50 Marriage Myth

The 50-50 Marriage Myth

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 3, 2013

In our society, a lot people think that marriage is a fifty-fifty arrangement. That we each contribute equally to the relationship. The problem with this…

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Success Breeds Success

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 1, 2013

You Don’t Need to Fail in Order to Succeed A lot of people think that having a few failed relationships is helpful in preparing them…

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The Other Sex

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 27, 2012

Language Matters For years, advocates of inclusive language have been steadily drawing our attention to the clumsy use of language which can alienate various ethnic…

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The BS Detector

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 26, 2012

Mind Over Matter ‘Mind Reading’ is one of those clairvoyant arts that seems to elude us when it comes to marriage. Too often we make…

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The Art of Seduction

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 24, 2012

The Post-Marriage Paradox When it comes to winning the affections of a woman, most men think of flowers, jewellery, romantic dinners, and copious amounts of…

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Since it’s Not the End of the World…Make Some New Year Resolutions

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 21, 2012

Every New Year’s Eve it’s the same. We resolve to lose weight, get fit, cut back on bad habits and bring more balance into our…

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Positive Thinking

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 18, 2012

Capitalise on the Positive Most marriage counselling and education focuses on conflict and incompatibility. It seeks to help couples find constructive ways of dealing with…

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More than “I’m Sorry”

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 11, 2012

Saying sorry and asking for forgiveness are two very different factors in resolving arguments. Saying Sorry is Simple We were in the midst of yet…

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Kiss Me Quick!

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 10, 2012

Sex or Nothing? Kissing is highly under-rated in our culture. Since the sexual revolution, sex has come to dominate romantic relationships and dominate our thinking…

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A Habit of Thanks

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 6, 2012

Think Positive I was very pessimistic as a teenager. I tended to see everything negatively, and even when something good happened, I always noted how…

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SLHome Responsible Honesty

Responsible Honesty

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 3, 2012

Defining Honesty An honest person is someone we can trust; they have a track record of being true to their values and their word. The…

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