Berkeley International

 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...

 If you’ve been single a while, or are recently getting back into the dating world, you may be wondering exactly what it is men are seeking in 2018.  It has to be said that our society doesn’t always allow for them to be truly open about what they need or want from a partner, so we’re going to step in and be totally honest with you. Here it is…  Space for self-expression Men want a woman who they can be themselves with.  This means that they’re accepted for who they are, at their core, and able to express it in the way they most feel comfortable with. Changing the way a man dresses, influencing the type of foods he eats or even the sort of shows he watches, may be okay as a surface level adaptation, but expecting him to stop seeing particular friends, give up hobbies or suddenly begin caring deeply about your shoe collection is a whole different story.  There are such strong expectations of what it is to be a man these days that sometimes we spend too much time ...