How many times have you compared yourself to your favorite TikTokkers and Instagrammers? And how many times have you looked in the mirror and said to yourself, “You could be so happy… if only you were five pounds lighter”? If you've ever said this to yourself, or something similar, you may have a negative body…
As humans we never have the same wishes. For example, we look for different things in a relationship and we also like to see that a partner has the qualities that we like to see in a partner. While some find intelligence attractive , others seek a partner with a caring personality. But what most people have in common…
It is completely normal that we occasionally clash with our partner. Every relationship has to do with arguments and discussions . We all know that life is not always roses and moonshine. Honestly, that would make life quite monotonous, wouldn't it? Every relationship therefore has its own unique ups and downs .
This does not alter the fact that there are…
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…
It is one of the most difficult decisions we make in our lives: to break up or to stay. Anyone who has had to make the difficult choice knows how difficult it is to make the decision. Making a final decision about something that is such a big part of your life is not easy…
Discussions happen in every relationship. Sometimes they are trivial disagreements, other times they are heated conflicts. No matter how happy you are with each other: it is inevitable. And before you start thinking that your relationship is bad, it's good to realize that all happy couples fight too. In fact, couples who do this are more likely…
In our hasty society we often forget to take the time for love. We work, eat and sleep – and we do it with full dedication. But in the meantime, we usually don't treat our partners with that same dedication. Taking the time to plan a special date can help both you and your partner…
Did you think women had a harder time in a downhill relationship? Then think about it again, because according to a new study, that appears not to be the case. Men, not women, tend to experience more emotional pain when their relationships deteriorate or break up. In contrast to traditional gender differences, men also appear…