Yvonne Mackay
My name is Yvonne and I live with my husband in the East Neuk of Fife, which is a lovely place to call home. Mind you, my true home is Glasgow where I was born, brought up and educated. I have two...
View ArticleThe small things
Richard Burton showered Elizabeth Taylor with some spectacular gifts during their tempestuous romance – jewellery, yachts, cars, furs and of course the famous $1 million dollar Taylor-Burton diamond....
View ArticleWhat makes us who we are
It has been a long few months, but thankfully things are starting to calm down and there is more time to think about life and how to make the most of it. My relationship with Sara has moved forward...
View ArticleLooking after number 1
In recent months I’ve discovered what happens when you don’t invest in one key relationship in your life. I’ve continued to plough all my energies and efforts into the many relationships with friends,...
View ArticleAre Aberdeen Men Really The UK’s Valentine’s Day Cheapskates?
While Valentine’s Day spending in 2013 is likely to be at its highest since the recession began in 2008, not all parts of the country will be spending equally. New figures from Travelodge show that the...
View ArticleHow to make sure your relationship survives the Christmas period
Whether you have kids or not, Christmas should be a magical time of year. It’s a chance to come together, open presents and have fun. For many couples the high expectations, societal pressures and busy...
View Article‘Conscious Uncoupling’– A better way to separate?
Guest blog post from Anne Chilton, Joint Head of Professional Practice at Relationships Scotland, on Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s ‘conscious uncoupling’. Conscious uncoupling might sound catchy...
View ArticleTell us your relationship story
In August 2014 we will be launching a major piece of research exploring the state of the UK’s relationships. The report gives us a snapshot of all kinds of relationships, from couples to colleagues. To...
View ArticleThe state of the UK’s relationships in 2014
Our new report reveals Scotland’s couple, family, friendships, sex and work secrets: • 1 in 10 people don’t have a single close friend (8%) • 1 in 5 never or rarely felt loved in the two weeks before...
View ArticleDoes marriage makes you happier?
Our new study of more than 5,000 people in the UK has lifted the lid on the state of our relationships. The Way We Are Now 2014 is one of the largest studies of its kind. It provides a window into the...
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