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The Good Partner

The Good Partner

Understand who you are in love because, after all, the only person you can ever hope to fully understand is you.

2022

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Karen Nimmo

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Jun 22

Midlife Reinvention — Exciting in Theory, Terrifying in Reality

But…what would you be risking if you didn’t change anything?

Midlife Reinvention — Exciting in Theory, Terrifying in Reality

Karen Nimmo

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Dec 10, 2025

I’m Moving: Will You Come With Me?

It’s time for a change

I’m Moving: Will You Come With Me?

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Nov 18, 2025

Is “Grumpy Old Man” Syndrome a Thing?

Do you know one? Or — er — maybe it’s you?

Is “Grumpy Old Man” Syndrome a Thing?

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Nov 11, 2025

Your Kids Have Left Home. Now What?

When you’re just a little scared of the ‘Empty Nest’

Your Kids Have Left Home. Now What?

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Nov 4, 2025

5 Ways to Become Mentally Stronger

Who do you want to be under pressure?

5 Ways to Become Mentally Stronger

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Oct 28, 2025

10 Signs of a Socially Intelligent Human

Hopefully we’re looking at you

10 Signs of a Socially Intelligent Human

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Oct 21, 2025

The Worst Advice You’ll Hear About Love — and How to Counter It

Love means never having to say you’re sorry. Hmmmmm. Who came up with that?

The Worst Advice You’ll Hear About Love — and How to Counter It

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Oct 16, 2025

The Wisdom That Will Transform Your Life — If You Absorb It

7 words I needed to hear

The Wisdom That Will Transform Your Life — If You Absorb It

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Oct 14, 2025

The 6 Best Reasons to Date Again — Especially When You’re Nervous

“Dating is pressure and tension. What is a date, really, but a job interview that lasts all night?” — Jerry Seinfeld

The 6 Best Reasons to Date Again — Especially When You’re Nervous

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Oct 7, 2025

How to Cope With Looking For Work When You’re Over 50

Paying a therapist to talk about your worries isn’t a priority when you don’t have an income.

How to Cope With Looking For Work When You’re Over 50

Karen Nimmo

Karen Nimmo

Book Author

I spent 20 years as a psychologist, now I write about it. Author of 4 books. Practical tools for the art (and struggle) of being human karen@onthecouch.co.nz

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