When we talk about mind reading, it quickly conjures up images of quacks who claim to have paranormal powers. But even without a crystal ball and voodoo-like practices, people think they can read each other's thoughts. In fact, we all do that in our relationships. It's called "empathic accuracy," an everyday form of mind-reading that…
Admittedly, it can be quite stressful to keep your relationship on track. As soon as the feelings of falling in love diminish and 'loving' becomes apparent, it takes more and more effort to keep the relationship exciting and challenging. But it's not just stress from the relationship itself that causes problems, stress from the outside…
The structure of a monogamous male-female relationship dominates the contemporary idea of romance . A man and woman bump into each other, fall in love and start a relationship. If things go well, they will move in together and have children. For most people, this is the ideal image of a love relationship. But what if we…
Relationships are complicated. What love means to you and how much you value it is not the value that others place on it. And the same applies to relationships. But what makes relationships even more complicated? A massive outbreak of a zombie plague.
If there's one thing we've learned from The Walking Dead , it's that there's…
Getting married is still the norm, but certainly not everyone wants to tie the knot. There are many reasons to get married or not to get married. It is entirely possible to love someone dearly, but not want to marry him or her. How is that possible?
Getting married just can't be your thing. Committing…
Do you wonder why it always happens to you that a relationship ends after just a few months? Do you find it difficult to 'stick' after a few months of dating? And do you have a habit of withdrawing when things get serious? If you answer yes to these questions, you may be a self-sabotaging…
Do you argue a lot with your partner and do you both find it difficult to talk out an argument? If you've become accustomed to certain behavior patterns, it may take some practice before you're ready to work better together. It is difficult to talk in a constructive and calm manner when you disagree with…
Most people love to be in love. Hours of telephone conversations, exciting apps and lots of fun dates : there are few people who don't like that. But after the initial high of meeting a new lover, some feel restless and bored. They've learned to dream of a happily ever after with the one they love, but the reality…
What the heart is full of, the mouth overflows with. According to the well-known proverb, it should be simple; say sweet things when your heart is filled with love. Until you want to say something nice, but can't find the right words. And you just need these words to express your love and show affection .
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Do you have a great relationship with your partner, but does it sometimes feel a bit suffocating ? Would you like to have a little more space? Or do you feel that your partner needs a little more space? If you feel like your partner (or you) wants to break away from the relationship, you may not…