Livingston's World on Jnet Radio - 7th October
Relate, Don't Argue
It may sound obvious but if you want a harmonious relationship with your spouse then don't argue. We all know it makes sense, so why do we do it?
According to Relate counsellor Michelle Harrison-Lee it's all about being available. Michelle explained to Livingston's World listeners that it's important to be both emotionally and physically available for your partner.
If either party hears but doesn't listen it looks like they don't care. This is bound to ripple into the bedroom as you grow apart. When activity between the sheets all but disappears you know you have a problem.
Scenario: She feels emotionally rejected - no sex. He feels physically rejected - he strays and grows further away from the woman he loves.
But that's not all. There are potentially contentious areas to consider such as boundaries and division of labour - who does what - and of course a meeting of minds on life policies and culture.
If it has all gone wrong, chatting to a counsellor will either help heal or confirm the inevitable break-up.
It may sound daunting, but like your complex pc system, when it all works, life seems good.
Find out more from Michelle by visiting her website on www.mhl-counselling.info
Email : michelle.hl@virgin.net Tel: 07881 688 755
Is Redundancy Fair Game?
Livingston's World's resident legal eagle, Edward Lishak from Frederick Rines took a long hard look at the issue of redundancy.
The last few years have seen a double dip recession, a drop in house prices, low interest rates, insolvency and worst of all job losses. In the last two years there were a staggering 233,918 redundancies.
Some workers were replaced by technology, the job itself may have disappeared, money problems company-wide meant no money for salaries or the business had to close down or move.
Whatever the reasons it is not good news for the person being made redundant especially as the most you could receive is £11,400 - ie 30 weeks at £380.
Sometimes it is inevitable but there may be cases where it can be considered unfair dismissal and you may have recourse at an Employment Tribunal.
Worse still, what happens if your job loss is due to bankruptcy? The company may not have enough funds to pay your normal redundancy pay. Instead, you can claim money from the Government’s Insolvency Service. They may also be able to give you more money towards other amounts owed to you, such as unpaid wages, notice and holiday pay.
To find out more catch up with Edward Lishak www.frederickrinesolicitors.com
Tel: 0208 440 9833, edward.lishak@btinternet.com
Print versus online
It was a heated debate on Livingston's World as we tried to tackle the question 'Has online publishing spelled the death of printed papers and magazines?
My opinion is simplistic enough but to the point: you can't flick through a glossy internet site while relaxing in a bubble bath. 'Nuff said.
However, the internet is the place to be seen, it gives a presence, creates interactivity and networking opportunities galore. Ignore it at your peril.
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