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Osher Gunsberg: “There’s something super wonderful about falling in love with a woman that has a kid”

Being a stepdad is not without it’s challenges for all of us, because it’s a new family unit for everyone to get used to. But I was unfazed by it. I met Audrey when I’d just turned 40 and the reality of being a single man in your forties is you’re going to date women with children. And I would recommend it. Highly.

How My Divorce Made Me Stronger, Wiser And Calmer

Alex Laguna’s divorce almost destroyed him and tore his family apart. But the process of piecing things back together gave him the life tools to become a better man.

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5 Things Every Dad Must Know Before Their Partner Gives Birth

Whether you’re becoming a first-time dad or your growing brood is set to hit double figures, every man will feel that lurch of trepidation as they head for the delivery room. Human biology decrees that your partner must endure all the heavy-lifting when it comes to giving birth. That can often leave you standing on the sidelines, feeling powerless, ineffectual and afraid.
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“It Really Tests Your Relationship”: What It’s Really Like To Go Through IVF

One in 25 Australian babies are now born via IVF. But while success rates are climbing, it’s far from an easy ride. Under 18 per cent of all IVF cycles result in a live birth and the process can take a heavy toll
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Study: It Can Take Your Wife 547 Days To Feel Sexy Again After a Baby. Here’s What To Do…

New dads don’t enjoy much action. Use this game-plan from a top sexologist to handle the frustration and get things back on track.
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Relationships After Kids: With Aaron Williams – The Father Hood Podcast Episode 9

The Father Hood team talks to Aaron Williams about the challenges that arise within relationships when we become parents.
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Transcending The Gender Narrative

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How To Avoid Becoming The Grumpy Dad

Your Spotify account is now hijacked by The Wiggles. You’ve become involuntarily celibate. Your three-year old has just got another pea stuck up his nose… Yes, fatherhood is wondrous and life-affirming and so on and so forth. But it can also prove a daily challenge.
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Ask An Expert: How To Break Out of Relationship Gridlock

“During lockdown, my wife has turned into a health and fitness fascist. At first, I thought it was great that she’d started exercising again – it’s a positive way to handle the stress. But she’s now taken things to an extreme.
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“Mum and Dad Are Splitting Up” – How to Handle the Toughest Conversation You’ll Ever Have

When Ben Dillon-Smith and his ex-wife split up, he had to break the news to his five-year-old son. Here’s how he did it and what he learned along the way.
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This Relationship Coach Shares His Top Dating Tips for Single Dads

Returning to the dating game as a single dad is confronting. Chances are, you’re woefully out of practice so your confidence isn’t exactly sky-high. You may still be reeling from the aftershocks of the relationship with the mother of your child. Plus your time is massively compromised because… well, you’re a dad and you’ve got kids.
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Future-proof Your Marriage – Insider Tips From A Divorce Lawyer

It’s the time of year when divorce rates spike. Watch out for the five things most likely to kill your marriage according to veteran family lawyer
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Ask TFH: Arguments With My Wife Often Get Ugly. How Do I Communicate Better?

Dear TFH, My relationship with my wife is generally good. But our disagreements often spiral way out of proportion due to my lack of communication skills. How do I improve?
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How To Fix A Sexless Marriage: “My Wife & I Have Turned Into Housemates…”

THE QUESTION:I love my wife, but somehow we've turned from lovers into housemates. Ever since our second kid arrived - we've got a four year old and a two year old - we've lost any sort of sexual spark. I was optimistic that being together all the time in lockdown might improve the situation. But when I've tried to talk to my wife about it, she's made it clear that she's not really that bothered by our lack of action. It’s literally been months now. I'm 36-years-old and struggling to reconcile myself to the prospect of a life without sex."
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Hamish McLachlan: What I Know About Fatherhood

The Channel 7 sports presenter and father of three on the challenges of IVF, his sheep-farmer dad and why he always tries to get home every single night.
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Fatherhood Is Life Turned Up To 11