That title is another wierd Aussie expression whose origin is mysterious. It basically means “it’s good” or “everything’s cool.”

In this case, it was my oh-so-clever way to introduce you readers to Chris Owen at Pink Apple, a relationships specialist here in Melbourne who does some tremendous work helping couples revitalise their, well, relationship.

Personally, I think she has way too much fun in her job to truly call it work, but she’s certainly been instrumental in many many couples keeping their sanity and keeping their marriages.

Now I know this is a website written by a guy for guys. A “relationships specialist” may not sound like a funky topic to introduce to a group of blokes hanging out at the pub. But if you want things to be better than they are, (maybe you’ve experienced a … lack of spark in … certain areas of your marriage) - you may be able to find the relevance here. If we service our cars and boats and motorbikes, our marriage could probably do with a service occasionally too…

To get the gist of Chris’s services (without paying!) try her Take the Pulse of Your Relationship quiz.

And here’s a sample of her writing:

Not the Kitchen Sink.

It’s very tempting when we’re angry with someone, be it our partner, colleague, or the Indonesian government, to avoid letting all our peripheral or past judgments, come into the debate.   [more]