In an iconic episode of " The Big Bang Theory ," intelligent physicist Sheldon Cooper sets out to deepen his relationship with shy neurobiologist Amy Fowler. “I present to you,” he tells Amy, “the relationship agreement.”
At 31 pages, the agreement explains the rights and responsibilities of Sheldon Lee Cooper, hereinafter referred to as “The Friend,” and…
Yes, it is much easier to share abstract information and thoughts than your deepest feelings. Both women and men can have difficulty expressing feelings, but male partners usually have a much more difficult time with emotional communication. After all, sharing your feelings requires courage and the daring to take emotional risks, because it exposes you…
No relationship is perfect. No one should therefore expect a relationship to always run smoothly. That is not realistic if you let two people with different perspectives, ideas and opinions live together in the house. Whether you have just moved in together or have already reached the milestone of 12.5 years of marriage, relationship problems…
Fifteen years ago I started my career as a primary school teacher. I found the first years educational, often exciting, hard work but also great fun. It remained hard work, educational and sometimes exciting, even after I had passed my tenth anniversary. But nice, no, if I was completely honest, I increasingly didn't find it…
"You always do everything wrong!" It's not the first time your partner has said this to you. In fact, this phrase seems to be part of a repeating pattern in your relationship. While those words still echo in the room, you feel the tension rising. Your heart pounds in your throat and you wonder how you ended…
You've found your match on the dating app you've been browsing for a while. You start chatting, discovering shared interests and a spark of humor that keeps your conversations lively. After a few days of exciting conversations, you decide to meet in real life. Nerves are running through you as you get ready for your first date.…
The first six months of your relationship are over. Normally you would say that things should be a bit more serious now, but you have the feeling that something is not right. Your partner seems more interested in fulfilling their own needs, while yours are ignored. In addition, your new lover is mainly concerned with…
Why do people break up in relationships? It's a question deeply rooted in the complex nature of human relationships and emotions. No two people are the same, so there are countless factors and reasons that can lead to the difficult decision to end a relationship.
Some do it to grow as a person, others to…
In the society we live in, the ideal picture is a couple who are faithful to each other, live together, perhaps share a pet, and share their entire lives with each other. For many Dutch people, finding the 'one' and having a monogamous relationship is at the top of their priority list. But what does…
1. Listen to how you talk about the people around you Do you sound happy for the people around you and like you support them? Or do you sound jealous, judgmental and bitter? How you speak about the people around you is a reflection on how you feel about yourself and where you think you…