Category: My Articles
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My Book of the Year
For me personally, Eli J. Finkel’s book “All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work” became the book of the year. I would definitely recommend it to my colleagues and to all those who are looking for ways to enjoy their marriages more. It is insightful, practical, and easy to read. Here are some of the…
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Who Cares for the Sandwich carers?
What an honour to be invited to the BBC Radio Nottingham to talk about the sandwich carers: people who are “sandwiched” between taking care of their children under 18 and the aging elder relatives and… Trying to have a life at the same time. For some people it is doable and enjoyable, but for at…
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The BBC Radio London Interview
I got a call from the BBC Radio London 📻And was invited for an interview focusing on the topics of sex and relationships for women.To say that I was super excited is to say nothing! I felt over the moon! 🌚You can listen to the recording and read some of the questions asked and my…
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Live interview for the Nlive Radio
What a privilege and enjoyment it was to be interviewed by Dr. Audrey Tang! Listen again: https://player.autopod.xyz/521135Our Valentine’s show is about getting in touch with our bodies & our needs & a reminder that just because we can survive without sex, doesn’t mean it’s not important! Two fab guest experts, Gemma Norris and Madina Demirbas…
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BBC Radio Leicester Interviews
I felt very honoured to be invited to give several interviews for the BBC Radio Leicester You are welcome to listen to them: Tips for the people who want to have a really romantic Valentine’s Day 2. Relationships Tips for Neurodivergent People 3. The Intimacy Retreat and the Concept of Virginity in Modern World
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Where is the sexual well-being?!
This past weekend I was privileged to be part of one of the best conferences in the UK, organised by the British Psychological Society of Northern Ireland. I enjoyed the quality of the content, which was mostly based on very solid research, the expertise of the speakers, the hospitality of local people, local live music…
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How do we chose our partners?
Ever find yourself wondering: How did I end with this man/woman? What on earth was I thinking about when I got married?!!! How much choice do we actually have, if we have any? Isn’t that amazing that with all the possibilities out there we still chose the “wrong” people who make us suffer, cry, enter…
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Free question
My purpose as a relationships psychologist is to help as many people as possible build stronger and more fulfilling connections in their lives. I do it in my trainings, individual and couple sessions. Also, I offer a few free resources, which many found to be useful: my blog, occasional free webinars, ask a question for…
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The game of musical chairs in marriage
I remember once at university, back when I was a sophomore,coming across a member of staff who had married a fewmonths previously. Out of politeness, I asked her how she wasenjoying married life, fully expecting the usual retort: “It ishard, but worth it,” or “They say it’s always difficult at thebeginning”. Instead, I was astonished…
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What are your relationship ingredients?
The other day I was making one of my husband’s favouritestarters, yaprak sarmasi: marinated vine leaves, stuffed withrice, spices and optional minced beef, rolled into finger-sizedcylinders. I thoroughly recommend it!The rolling technique is not hard but requires time andpatience, so it’s always more fun to make these starters in thecompany of friends and family whilst…