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Well no we don’t, but clearly for a successful life in Spain we really need to conquer the language and have set ourselves a target for learning Spanish before we leave to start our new life there. I am however very proud of my longest Spanish sentence which was a large(ish) list of drinks ordered at Bar Ortega in Comares! […]

Today, at ‘Coffee Break Solutions’ in Marbella, we discussed ‘Do we give up too much for love’ and it led to some interesting discussion points. When we addressed, ‘what is this love we are in’, exploring the idealism of love, conditioned beliefs about love, and the chemical attraction that draws us to each other, it

How to ask your partner for something, if you want it to happen! is the first in a series of tips taken from our ‘Ideal Relationships’ workshops. Today’s tip is from David’s workshop on the differences between men and women.   Caution! We talk about the ‘typical’ man or woman in ways that we and

You may have expected the subject of my Valentine’s Newsletter to be all about hearts and flowers, and loving each other more.  Of course I want all that for you; and I also know that loving yourself more must be your most important priority.  That’s why on this Valentine’s Day, I want to talk with

Back from a fabulous two week break in Spain to a wet and windy UK hasn’t left us with holiday blues, but a sense of excitement as we begin our plan to move to Spain in 36 months. We might seem like the typical middle aged couple, (we met lots in Spain) who are looking for a stress free

Please bare with me, as I attempt to answer these two big life questions that do determine our destiny…  It’s a long piece I’ve written this time, but if you have the patience to read it all, i’d love to hear your comments…  Thanks… On one hand, I can understand we shun the ‘spiritual’ messages

This afternoon, after a long but fascinating day of reading and researching into the relationship that humans have with their food, I was suddenly reminded of how fragile the equilibrium we have created in our lives actually is. Sat at my computer I was quietly congratulating myself upon the progress I have made in the

Hi Everyone Well, the time had to come when I ventured into the world of Blogging!  This is my first attempt so apologies if it’s not up to scratch.   In my experience of living in Spain over the last 18 years, I’ve picked up some useful experience in how to avoid difficult situations where

We’re on the point of spending upwards of 2000€ to tweak 10 year old son’s teeth back into shape. Don’t ask me why he’s missing a tooth – totally missing, you understand, nothing to do with falling over or anything. Strangely daughter also had a tooth missing, but that probably WAS to do with falling over – off

Have you ever seen or participated in doing the Tango?  If you have, you will know that it is one of the most beautiful dances ever.  It is sensuous, graceful, harmonious, intricate, physical, calculated and well choreographed.  It is also a highly creative way of self-expression….with another person… in a very intimate way!  The intensity