What's Love got To Do with It?

Hi there,
If you're reading this, chances are life feels a little different lately. The house is quieter. Dinner for two has replaced the chaos of family meals. And the roles you’ve held for decades—mum, dad, taxi driver, cheer squad, organiser of everything—have shifted overnight.

You’ve done your job beautifully. You’ve raised children, launched them into the world, and now... it’s just the two of you again.
But what happens when that silence starts to feel louder than you expected?

The Hidden Toll of the Empty Nest

For many couples, the empty nest brings a mix of emotions—relief, pride, freedom… but also grief, loneliness, and uncertainty.
You might be asking:

• Who are we now, without the kids?

• Why does it feel like we’re just roommates sharing a house?

• Why don’t we talk—or touch—like we used to?

The truth is, this stage of life is one of the biggest relationship transitions we go through. Without the day-to-day distractions of parenting, what’s left is just th...

Hello, fellow explorers of the human heart! Let's dive into the deliciously complex world of relationships. Today, we're going to talk about something seemingly trivial yet profoundly telling: how we greet our partners at the end of the day. Trust me, it's a microcosm of your entire relationship—a tiny moment that speaks volumes.

The Hug-o-Meter: Measuring Connection in Seconds

Let's start with the basics. Picture this: you walk through the door after a long day. How does your partner greet you? Is it a warm hug, a quick peck on the cheek, or a distracted "hey" while they stay glued to their screen? These seemingly small interactions are actually a reflection of your emotional connection. A warm embrace can say "You Matter To Me, I'm Here For You, and We're In This Together", while a lukewarm or distracted greeting might say "I don't really care about you".

The Science of the 'Hello': Tiny Moments with Big Impact

Our brains are wired to seek connection and reassurance, especially a...