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y Partner and I have always M enjoyed an active sex life however since he’s been taking anti-depressants his level of interest has gone from red hot to icy cold. We both love each other and I am not worried about another woman but I am worried about him because he seems to think he’s less of a man and I am concerned it’s making his depression worse. It is more common than you think for one partner to go off sex for a whole host of reasons, depression being high on the list. Talk to him and reassure him that there is no pressure to perform and that just being together and being close is essential to your relationship. Make time for each other, date nights are perfect for this. Listen to him and show interest in what he has to say and compliment him as this will help bolster his confidence. He will be putting a lot of pressure on himself, so be patient and gradually things should start to get better.
Just Ask Justine I feel like I have tried every single diet and nothing works! I am great for the first 2-3 weeks and then I just seem to fall off the wagon and I can’t seem to get back on track. Oh, we have all been there! Full of fire and determination at the start but bad habits creep back and our motivation drops off. Often the problem is our need for perfection. If we fall off the wagon we often just throw in the towel. The trick is to never give up. So what if you have one bad day every now and again, just isolate it and jump back on the wagon and make this part of your plan. • Write down all the reasons why you want to lose weight and pin it someplace where you can see it everyday. Don’t put it in your phone. • Clear out your cupboards of any food that doesn't fit with your new eating plan and don’t buy more, your kids don’t need it either. • Make a chart and tick off each day as a visual aid to keep you motivated. • Find a diet buddy. There are lots of groups online and the trick is to find somebody who will support you and hold you accountable, check in daily and you will feel less likely to cheat. You can do it, just never give up!
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