WELLNESS

Finding yourself in a long-distance relationship is never an ideal situation. But what can we say, you can’t always help who you fall in love with. Whether you met someone while travelling, your partner gets a job offer somewhere else or you moved home to be close to family – there are so many different reasons you might find yourself trying the long-distance thing. It may not be what you envisioned when it come to your relationship, but don’t give up without even trying. The truth is, long distance relationships can and do work, as long as you both are...

Domestic violence is extremely prevalent in Australia, however many people are blind to it. Your friend, aunt, sister, or even brother, could be suffering at the hands of domestic violence, without you even being aware. The person committing the act is usually very good at ensuring it only ever occurs behind closed doors. On the other hand, the victim feels so much shame and places the blame on themselves, causing them to cover up the actions of their partner and hide the truth. So, what exactly can you do if you suspect someone you love is the victim of domestic...

It’s no secret that the effects of COVID-19 have been felt around the world. From the death of loved ones, to the loss of jobs and lockdowns, it has been a testing period as everyone navigates their way in this new normal. The desire for human affection has naturally grown during this period. In Australia, we have found ourselves in lockdown – and living under the constant threat of lockdown) – for the past year. Instead of steering people away from the dating market, it has had the opposite effect. Finding themselves in lockdown alone has led to many people...

The Summer holidays are the perfect excuse to indulge in far too much food as we spend lazy days at the beach, visiting friends and celebrating the holidays. But, have you ever stopped to notice that with all this food and drink, our bodies start to slow down and feel more sluggish? As the holidays progress, it’s even harder to get out of bed in the morning and we find ourselves with far less energy. We put it down to ‘holiday mode’ as we switch off and enjoy some downtime away from work and responsibility. We may even find ourselves...