By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships. www.sallycross.com 💞Kissing is one of the most profound ways to communicate love, passion, and intimacy in romantic relationships. It is more than a physical act; it’s a gateway to emotional bonding, fostering connection and enhancing trust between partners. Let’s explore the benefits of kissing in intimate relationships and the various types that bring couples closer. The Benefits of Kissing in In

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships. The Autumn of Life: Nature shows us how to let go. The trees in Autumn don’t cling to their leaves; they release them, knowing that rest and renewal will follow. Midlife offers the same wisdom: A time of change, not decline. Transitions, Not Endings: Menopause, empty nests, shifting identities – they can feel like endings. Yet they are transitions, gateways to something new. When we resist, we suffe

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships. 💙 Midlife Man: Crisis or Opportunity? Ah, midlife… that time when your back goes out more often than you do. 😏 When your hairline’s retreating faster than your ambition to fix the shed. But listen — it doesn’t have to be all doom, gloom, and dodgy knees. Midlife Man is your invitation to swap the cliché crisis for a proper awakening. It’s not about buying a sports car or growing a ponytail (though

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships. www.sallycross.com Embarking on a path of self-improvement can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you are looking to enhance your relationships, rediscover your passions, or simply become a better version of yourself, the first steps are crucial. Here, I will walk you through practical, actionable steps to help you begin your personal growth journey with confidence and clarity. The Importa

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships There’s something quietly powerful about the moment a woman realises she’s no longer who she once was. It can arrive gently—a sigh in the mirror or a restless feeling at night. Alternatively, it can come thunderously, through loss, illness, heartbreak, or change. However it comes, it calls us inward. The Transformative Power of Midlife Midlife has a way of rearranging everything. Our bodies, relation

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships. Midlife is a unique phase in life that often brings a mix of emotions, challenges, and opportunities. It is a time when many individuals and couples begin to reflect on their past, evaluate their present, and consider what the future holds. This period can be both exciting and daunting, as it involves significant shifts in identity, relationships, and personal goals. Understanding these changes is e

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships. How often do you go through the day holding your breath without even realising it? A tricky email, a tense conversation, a never-ending to-do list — and suddenly your body is braced, chest tight, shoulders creeping up around your ears. This is where box breathing  comes in — a beautifully simple practice that invites your whole system to soften and return to balance. 🌿 What Is Box Breathing? Box br

Books & Blogs On Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships By Sally Cross. www.sallycross.com 🧚‍♀️The Unseen Burdens: Not all weight shows up on...

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships. For many men, silence is the armour they’ve carried since boyhood. Society taught them to “man up,” to keep feelings under wraps, to shoulder struggles without complaint. By midlife, that silence can become a heavy burden. The Hidden Toll Unspoken worries about health, performance, relationships, or ageing often eat away from the inside. You might look steady to the outside world, but beneath the su

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife, Intimacy & Relationships. Midlife can feel like a juggling act—careers, children,...

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife LESS ACROBATICS, MORE EYE CONTACT(and maybe a nap) Ah, midlife intimacy. The phrase...

By Sally Cross, Author of Books & Blogs on Midlife 🌟Midlife. For some, it feels like a cliff edge. For others, it’s more like standing...

By Sally Cross, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach & Author. Hiding Behind the Roles We Play. 🎭 She’s the strong one. The...

By Sally Cross, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach & Author. Think back to a time when your partner looked at you with that...

By Sally Cross, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach & Author. Midlife isn’t about sports cars or hair transplants. The real...

By Sally Cross, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach, & Author. She thought she just needed a lie-in. Perhaps a long bath. A...

By Sally Cross, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach & Author.. You notice she’s different: Less open. Less playful. Less...

By Sally Cross, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach and Author. She’s the strong one. The reliable one. The one who keeps it...

By Sally Cross, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach & Author She’s got the job. The home. The partner. The kids are (mostly)...

By Sally Cross Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach & Author So many men in midlife are quietly confused. They’ve been loyal,...