The truth about lies and secrets
ARE you tempted to check his or her phone, email or Facebook account? If you are thinking about it, or doing it, the relationship is …
The makings of a sex addict
IT is the week after Mardi Gras. You may have partied hard. You may have taken it easy. Gerry North explores a different form of partying. …
Getting older and happier in the gay world
I REMEMBER coming to Sydney after splitting up from a long-term relationship – dumped, actually – thinking: “That’s it, I’m done at 37.” I have …
When you want more than one man in the bedroom
MORE than 50 per cent of gay couples coming for counselling want to discuss having sex outside their relationship. Gay men need to negotiate this …
Be gay and happy this festive season
YOU waited all year for it to reach a conclusion and soon you will be able to put your feet up, your mind at rest …
Preventative Counselling Gets Going While Going is Good
Ask any couples counsellor and they will tell you, partners mostly come way too late wanting to fix their relationship. Despite hearing unhealthy noises for …
COLUMN: Are you really gay?
We all remember when we first came out, to ourselves and then to the world. We struggled a lot from the age of nine or …
COLUMN: Finding a gay or lesbian partner using smart phones
I was talking the other day to a lesbian friend who is gorgeous looking, bright and very positive about life, but who is finding it …
COLUMN: Internal Conflicts and Gay Relationships
The influence of internal conflicts is often forgotten in couple counselling. George has been in a relationship with Steve for five years. They have great …
COLUMN: Surviving sex outside your relationship
You have met the man you love and the first years have been bliss. You have felt validated by being loved and you have extended …