Relationship mediation comes in many shapes and sizes. Traditionally, it was done mainly via-via: a friend or girlfriend took on the role of mediator and the spark would hopefully fly between the two introducees during a blind date . However, nowadays there are also professional relationship mediators, namely in the form of official dating agencies. That in…

Emotional neglect is one of the most common forms of child abuse. Crying babies who are ignored, a toddler who gets no attention, and the preschooler who has to deal with a lack of interaction: parents who fail in these ways are guilty of psychological neglect. 1 When you think of emotional neglect, one of these…

We know: Dating in today's era is the biggest BS if you're looking for a long-term relationship. Swiping is a brutal game that is not really intended for the tender-hearted singles among us. Because no matter how well you set your player radar , there is always one that remains under the radar in Stealth mode. And…

It is exciting, intense and gives a wonderful feeling: that colleague you have been daydreaming about for months turns out to also have feelings for you. And while you never noticed, you not only fantasized about your colleague, it also happened the other way around. It's not even surprising that this happens to you. Because…

Love alone is not enough to stay in a relationship with him: together you must also share a mutual basis of respect. If this foundation is not there, the healthy dynamic of the relationship is disrupted.  He talks about you behind your back to others, insults the way you do things, lies and cheats and…

It is one of the most complicated things in life and yet there is no suitable training for it: entering into and, above all, maintaining a love relationship. However, there is some kind of guidance in the event of problems and that takes the form of relationship therapy. We see relationship therapy more and more…

Receiving presents is fun, but giving them away is often even more fun. However, you still want to be a bit original when giving a present. It is fun to surprise your friend with an original present and the anticipation for you is often twice as much fun. You can brainstorm, make the preparations and…

One of our deepest human needs is to be respected. Everyone needs appreciation, recognition and respect. You not only want to be seen by others, but also heard and understood. And when it comes to your partner, you want her to take you seriously. It is a difficult truth that love alone is often not…

Relationship problems are common: there are many psychologists who offer relationship therapy and earn a lot of money with it. During your life, both you and your partner change, you experience things within your relationship and outside your relationship. A well-known trigger that can cause relationship problems, especially in people in their forties and fifties,…

Marriage is supposed to be 'till death do you part', but unfortunately not all marriages end in a 'they lived happily ever after' story. The latest statistics show that almost 40 percent of marriages in the Netherlands end in divorce. But you are not told that when you are standing at the altar, ready to…