It started with a little thing. When you came home later than expected, your partner was waiting on the couch and said, “Where were you?!” It almost felt like you were being reprimanded by your parents. But this was your partner scolding you. Even though you didn't like this behavior, you ignored it – after…

When you start dating, an intoxicating crush takes over. You think about your new lover all the time, you make time for each other, and you may even temporarily make this new person in your life more of a priority than your friends. Studies confirm that the early stages of a relationship can be intoxicating. You turn…

You always had the dream of working abroad. When you got the chance to do that for a year, you couldn't refuse. There's just one problem: you're also in a relationship. You are still crazy about your partner and that is why you don't want to give up the relationship. Your partner doubts whether it…

When you met your partner, everything was perfect. Your new lover was sweet and attentive and you were very happy to have found this special person. But one day – somewhere around the 1-year milestone – certain things suddenly started to annoy you. From one day to the next you suddenly saw all the things…

We've all met someone who is kind, loving, affectionate, helpful, and personable. In other words: everything a woman looks for in a man. But that is also where the problem lies. Not all men are who they say they are. That is why women are often on high alert to be extra cautious, because caution is always…

You and your partner have a fantastic relationship. You both have a good job and earn more than Jan and Jannie Average. Financially speaking, you should not have to worry about the future. But you do. There is something strange going on. You are in the red on your joint account every month. When you…

You sit on the couch and stare at the wall, tears streaming down your face. You feel torn inside and it seems like your heart literally hurts. It's been a few days now since you broke up and your sadness only seems to be getting worse. You wonder how it is possible to feel so…

For many couples, living together is the first step towards a future together. For others, living together is not an option, even though they do want to be in a relationship. They don't need to see their partner every day. Instead, they prefer to enjoy their own independence and freedom. We are talking about the…

It is a beautiful spring day. The sun is shining brightly, the sky is blue and the birds are chirping happily in the trees. All around you you see colorful blossoms, buds budding and green grass gently moving in the wind. You take a seat on a bench in the park and while you enjoy…

You have been in a nice relationship for several months. At least, it was a nice relationship. Although everything was fine in the beginning, that soon started to change. You noticed that you were going to adapt your behavior to your partner's wishes. That's why you tried to distance yourself emotionally. But when you did,…