I can’t stand my boyfriend’s best friend. For the life of me, I can’t understand why they are friends as they have nothing in common. I love my boyfriend and we are talking about getting married, so his friend could be permanently in my life. What can I do? One challenging element of all relationships…
How to deal with unsolicited relationship advice
A close friend of mine loves to give me advice about my personal life. She is very keen on telling me what to do and I am fed up. How should I deal with this? The first thing you have to consider is what is your friend’s intention. Is she genuinely looking out for you…
Dealing with the second trimester
Wendy Grace describes the challenges of the smoothest stage of pregnancy The second trimester starts from the 14th week of pregnancy and continues until the 27th week. During this time your baby will grow a lot, increasing in size from around 10cm to over 30cm. With your first trimester behind you, that morning (or should…
Beating the January blues
Wendy Grace gives some pointers on how to ward off seasonal sorrows Often, at this time of year, even though we may have just spent our days counting our blessings with family and friends we can find ourselves feeling down with the ‘January blues’. Sometimes it can be referred to as SAD – Seasonal Affective…
A serious case of ‘mixed messages’ on the net
A male friend of mine has been in a lot of contact with me online recently, we have a lot in common and we are both single. I think there is a spark there, yet when I suggested meeting up he said he was too busy, yet continues to stay in contact with me. I…
Family of origin
The unique marital bond is not meant to be compromised by parents or siblings, writes Wendy Grace
One ‘yes’ after so many ‘no’s’ is a precious thing
I’m single and I really want to meet someone but am terrified about asking someone out on a date…
The first trimester
Wendy Grace describes the early months of pregnancy
Making good first impressions
Wendy Grace discusses the art and value of early encounters
Shedding light – not heat
Wendy Grace considers how we can disagree in better ways

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