Whether you have had a long relationship of 45 years or a relationship of two years: everyone goes through the same phases of a break-up. Some people may get through it faster than others, but everyone goes through the same five phases. Have you gone through all five phases? Then you can honestly say that…
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…
Do you prefer cuddling or a firm handshake? While hugs between friends were still quite unusual in the Netherlands a few decades ago, this seems to have changed more and more in recent years. Nowadays, too, there is more and more hugging in the Netherlands, even if only to move away from the formality of…
A happy relationship often means hard work . It is never finished, it remains a work in progress . You will have to give and take, invest and share. But there are also a number of things you should never do in a relationship.
12 Things You Should Never Do
Even though we all know very well that there…
How can you make your relationship work? Very simple. By recognizing, breaking and solving bad patterns in your relationship. That is the tip for a long-term relationship . The patterns you develop in a relationship can say a lot about whether or not a relationship will last.
No relationship is immune to negative relationship patterns. But if…
In a healthy relationship you feel involved, safe and an equal partner. Of course you may disagree or encounter bumps in the road from time to time, but you will tackle these obstacles together. You genuinely enjoy each other's company and openly discuss any issues that arise.
The person you are with enriches you or…
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…
Can't you get further than darling, darling or babe? Then it's time for something new. Everyone knows the classics when it comes to pet names. Sometimes they are super cute, sometimes they are more wrong than wrong and sometimes no one understands what it means – except the couple in question.
No one knows exactly…
In an ideal situation, everyone has a healthy relationship. Partners appreciate each other for what they do, show empathy and trust. They are the building blocks of a strong bond between two people who support and understand each other. But sometimes, without realizing it, we can engage in behavior that has the opposite effect.
It's…