You recently met someone and you've been dating for a while. Or maybe you're even already in a relationship. Then you suddenly hear your new partner say that you are too clingy. How does your partner come to this conclusion... and is your partner perhaps right? You just have the idea that you want to…

A relationship breakup can be an unpleasant event. Maybe you hoped that everything would turn out well, but unfortunately that didn't work out. It may seem far away now, but it is possible to find yourself again after a breakup. After a breakup you can suffer from various unpleasant symptoms. We often see various forms…

Maintain more than one (sexual) relationship? In a world where monogamy is the standard, it is still seen as a taboo. The traditional image of the man-woman relationship with two people is far from outdated. In the Netherlands, this type of relationship is by far the most popular. But despite the lack of exact figures,…

You may have heard of the term parasocial relationship, but perhaps not. The concept was introduced by Donald Horton and Richard Wohl in the 1950s. But nevertheless, it is still a relatively unknown concept, while we all recognize the situation. When we talk about a parasocial relationship, we are talking about a certain kind of 'intimacy at…

There are plenty of dating apps that help you form relationships with people you didn't know before. But name an app that helps you maintain those relationships once you leave the dating app? Exactly, apps for couples who want to improve their relationship are (still) unknown to the general public. A startup that made a…

Having a nice and stable relationship is the dream of every couple. No doubts, certainty and clarity. But it sometimes happens that an argument or discussion arises. If you would like to work together towards a pleasant get-together, it is important that you observe a number of golden rules. Rules ensure that you can enjoy…

You have had a nice relationship with your partner for a while. But you increasingly notice some things that do not reassure you. You can usually tell from someone's behavior whether they are done with you or have doubts about the relationship. But sometimes we miss these signals and only find out when it is…

Many people think that you can only have a happy and successful life if you have a healthy relationship. The house, tree, animal is what they all strive for: a standard bourgeois life. For many who pursue this goal, it equates to a happy life. But what no one tells them is that you can also…

If you have been in a relationship for a long time, at some point you will reach the point where you have to decide whether you are going to live together. It's a big step: yes, no, or wait a little longer? On the one hand, you think it's great to be with your partner…

People date and start relationships with the intention of making them last. Maybe forever… who knows. Unfortunately, this is just an illusion for most relationships. Almost everyone experiences a few failed relationships before they find the one they love. And often you can see the end of a relationship coming for a while. There are a number…