office romance

What are the pros and cons when you are considering an office romance? Kia Handley and The Sugar Doctor talk about navigating love in the workplace. [Full Transcript Below] Audio https://www.thesugardoctor.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/adf-2020-06-29-dating-a-co-worker.mp3 You can listen to the show live on Monday mornings from 9:30 am on ABC Newcastle at 1233AM or stream live here. [Original recording on…

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sex and porn cucumber

There’s a big gap in reality between sex and porn, Kia Handley and The Sugar Doctor discuss how to talk about the issue of sexual expectations that arise from online porn. [Full Transcript Below] Audio https://www.thesugardoctor.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/adf-2020-06-22-having-a-conversation-about-sex-and-porn.mp3 You can listen to the show live on Monday mornings from 9:30 am on ABC Newcastle at 1233AM or…

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Making the transition from partner to carer can be sudden and provide a big challenge to your relationship. Kia Handley and The Sugar Doctor talk about how to navigate shifting dynamics in your relationship when one partner requires an additional level of care due to illness, accident, or disability. [Full Transcript Below] Audio https://www.thesugardoctor.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20-02-03-Partner-to-Carer.mp3 You…

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Should you text your ex at Christmas? Or reply to a holiday message from them? Learn why Tara says “Don’t text your ex!” and what to do instead.

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How do you retire without getting divorced? Why is that when You’ve finally raised the children, finished work, and have your whole future ahead of you, some couples realise they don’t like each other any more, while others retire happily ever after? Kia Handley and The Sugar Doctor talk about how to keep retire without getting…

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How to say sorry is so fundamental to our relationships, that it ought to be taught at every level of education. Why do people find it so hard to say sorry? And what constitutes a great apology? [Full Transcript Below] Audio https://www.thesugardoctor.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/adf-2019-10-28-saying-sorry.mp3   You can listen to the show live on Monday mornings from 9:30…

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How many decades can your relationship handle? And is there an acceptable relationship age gap? There is still a lot of stigma around age gaps between couples, especially when the older partner is a hetero woman. Kia Handley and The Sugar Doctor talk about navigating age gaps when you are dating or in a relationship.…

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Relationship memories can feel joyful, painful, or remind you of heartbreak. How do ‘things’ trigger memories? And what should we do with the objects we shared? Kia Handley and The Sugar Doctor discuss the Museum of Broken Relationships, and what to do with Things after a relationship has ended. [Full Transcript Below] Audio https://www.thesugardoctor.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/adf-2019-09-23-keeping-love-items.mp3 You…

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https://www.thesugardoctor.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/How-to-be-Better-at-Arguing.mp3 Kia Handley and The Sugar Doctor talk about how the way you were raised influences your style of conflict. [Original recording on ABC website here] You can listen to the show live on Monday mornings from 9:30 am on ABC Newcastle at 1233AM or stream live here. Kia Handley is: Not a car! Presenter ABC Newcastle.…

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