Category: Pearls Of Wisdom

Cluster of Pearls...

23/6/2013

Here's one of our latest contributions that was such a "pearler" it needed a separate blog. Sincere appreciation to
Mr and Mrs Ian and Sue Gregory of South Australia!

"After reading the newspaper article “I do – I actually really do” I decided to make it a subject of conversation at a recent dinner party which Ian and I hosted. Present were four couples, each couple had at least 45 years of marriage making a little over 180 years of marriage between us.   It created quite a lively discussion especially after a lovely dinner and several bottles of good wine. Here are comments from each couple, and a group photo is attached. We also recorded the conversation.
Regards,    Sue Gregory

COUPLE 1
Him: Meeting the right woman at the right time, and we signed up for “better or worse” so you just put up with the “worse”
Her: Having the same values and being prepared to say sorry. Being understanding of the ambition of each other, and be prepared to buy jewellery as a token of love.

COUPLE 2
Him: Having empathy for your partner and occasionally taking the role of servitude rather than wanting to be the dominant person.
Her: Having the same religious beliefs and honouring our wedding vows. Having a patient husband and being thoughtful and unselfish to each other. Forgiving from the heart and loving always.

COUPLE 3
Him: Great intimate relationship. Having complementary personalities (Yin and Yang)
Her: Honouring the commitment to each other and respecting the other person’s views. Also having the same values and beliefs.

COUPLE 4
Him: Plenty of give and take. The grass is not greener on the other side.
Her: We made, out of love for each other, a commitment for life - you accept what you have and stay happy and comfortable with your decision.

Details for entries are on the previous blog! What a great excuse to get together and impact others over a fabulous meal with your Thriving Thirty plus married couple friends or family. Please SHARE this with your friends and help make a difference for FREE! (Just a single one-liner from the couple is preferable.)

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Prizes for Pearls!

29/5/2013

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WHOA - "Pearls of Wisdom from the Thriving Thirty Plus" HAS ADDED LUSTRE! Fabulous prizes are to be WON! TheConfidante is excited to announce The People's Choice Award for our current Pearls of Wisdom project. Entries now close 31 July 2013.

Ever wonder how long-term couples last the test of time? Trust each other implicitly? Keep it mutually loving and harmonious? Laugh together and keep their relationship dynamic? Do you know of such a couple married thirty plus years? Help inspire others with your Pearls of Wisdom?

Aside from having the opportunity to win, know that you may well have given others a new tool for making it through their marriage or enriching theirs to grand new harmonious heights! Successful contributors will be featured in a beautifully presented book as well as entered in the People's Choice awards as follows:

FOR THE COUPLE: WIN a "Romantic Escape Package" from the People's Choice Awards! The favourite couple voted in by the public via Facebook will win a Romantic Escape Package at Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast! The package includes sparkling wine and chocolates upon arrival, luxurious one-night accommodation with breakfast included! Enjoy (Lush tropical gardens. A private lagoon on which to kayak or sail away. An endless surf beach. A round of golf with friends, or languish in the over water Lagoon Day Spa. Sounds too good to be true!)
http://www.twinwatersresort.com.au/

Send your one-liner on the "Key to your Thriving and Harmonious marriage" by 31 July 2013 to [email protected] with a high resolution photograph of the couple. Alternatively, post to Jo Wilson c/- Activeliving, 1/81 Sixth Avenue, Cotton Tree 4558.

Ask your friends and family to vote for you! The more votes the greater chance of you or someone you know winning. (Prize is transferable)

ALL PRIZES WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2013 and notified privately via Facebook private message or telephone.

FOR A VOTER:
WIN a $135.00 e-gift voucher available for use Australia wide from the incredible i.blossom store based here at Maroochydore! This lucky prize winner will be chosen at random from the pool of voters who can then use it online at
www.iblossom.com.au. They love to excite you with unique, delicious tailored, gourmet hampers, sourcing quality products with an emphasis on fresh fruit, gourmet accompaniments and Australian Made products. Alternatively send or buy a stunning flower arrangement!

Furthermore, two more fortunate voters will be awarded a complimentary one hour face to face, skype or telephone confidential therapy or coaching session with TheConfidante!

To view all "Pearls of Wisdom from the Thriving Thirties" go to the
https://www.facebook.com/TheConfidanteCounselling
page. Voting for your favourite couple will commence from 1 August until 31 August, 2013 and click on the Pearls of Wisdom tab or HERE.

Note: Couples can submit their "Pearls of Wisdom" until 31 July 2013.

(One vote per person only)

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Joanne will be your Confidante, enabling you to speak freely in complete confidence and serenity. An integrated approach tailored to your specific needs will be utilized. Approaches such as Psychobiological Approach to Couple's Therapy (PACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy may be incorporated.

Joanne Wilson

Relationship Specialist for individuals and Couples online around the world and servicing areas for virtual sessions around Australia and servicing many clients in Queensland including Caloundra, Noosa, Noosaville, Buderim, Mountain Creek, Gympie.