Berkeley International

 When we’re single it’s very easy to not do a lot of things because we don’t yet have a partner.  It’s as though suddenly, a whole portion of the world gets shut down to us, we can’t go out to dinner or parties alone, we can’t go to the movies, and solo holidays are just plain strange. Well, to dispel some of the negativity and all this easy excuse making, we want you to take action and create what we’re calling a Love List.   Your Love List involves you reversing all the cant’s into wills and, by answering a few key questions, getting clear on the type of love and high-end dating you want to experience.  You may even realise that you can put some of these plans into action right now, on your own, with friends or by taking exclusive dating services. What would be your ideal day? When you’re matched with someone, and things are going really well, what will you say if you’re asked this question? Rather than spend time thinking about what you can’t do, we suggest g...

 We all have roles to play in our relationships and over time they can become fixed.  Good guy or bad guy, we get used to acting our part and also the way that it’s received.  For this reason, change can be a difficult move to make.  When one person assumes the role of child and the other adult, the strain of trying to keep things balanced will begin to wear on the partnership.  If one of you is uncomfortable with the extra or lack of responsibility, it’s vital to acknowledge this early and begin to address it.  Identifying parent-child dynamics Distinguishing parent-child dynamics from husband-wife or boyfriend-girlfriend can initially be very difficult, especially if the imbalance has grown gradually over months or years.  The main clue to look out for and to be aware of is how, as a couple, you handle issues of responsibility and control.   It isn’t necessarily about who makes the most money or who makes most of the decisions, it can be mo...