Traditionally, January is a popular month to file for divorce . For lawyers and mediators, the first month of the new year is a period of peak activity. While unhappy couples leave the annoying holidays behind, they soon find themselves in the notorious January slump. And if your relationship is not going so well, you are not…

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to give your loved one some extra attention. Couples in love all over the world are preparing for the perfect date to surprise their partner. The day of love is a commercial success due to the explosive sales of gifts, cards…

You don't have to look far for a fun day out with your partner. The Netherlands has many beautiful cities where you will enjoy yourself for at least a day. Whether you like active, romance or tranquility, there is something for everyone. We have collected the 10 most beautiful cities in the Netherlands for a…

Make compromises, make compromises and adapt yourself to the needs of the relationship. It works for most people. Some even call it a crucial part of their successful and long-lasting relationship . And let's be honest: it does make the relationship a bit "easier" not to have to fight all the time. At first you think you…

"Valentine's Day? I don't do that.” “Day of love? You mean turnover day, invented by multinationals to squeeze even more money out of consumers?” “I tell her every day how much I love her.” Could one of these statements be one of yours? For many men, Valentine's Day is nothing more or less than commercial BS . To them,…

When you just get into a relationship, everything is new, fun and cozy. This period seems to come very easily to couples in the beginning, especially because at that time they do not yet see the relationship as a challenge. Everything happens quite naturally when two people are in love with each other. But over…

You expect the people around you to be honest with you. For the biggest part. Because a white lie is something everyone actually does. And we all sometimes use an excuse to get ourselves out of a bad situation. Is it legal to spread these little lies? Everyone decides that for themselves. But when it…

Most couples know that quality time is important to keep the relationship healthy. The solution? Date night: spending an evening together away from the children and responsibilities. Whether it's once a week or every other month, doing something special together can help regain the spontaneity and keep the flame of romance burning. Makes sense? Raising children is…

Relationship mediation comes in many shapes and sizes. Traditionally, it was done mainly via-via: a friend or girlfriend took on the role of mediator and the spark would hopefully fly between the two introducees during a blind date . However, nowadays there are also professional relationship mediators, namely in the form of official dating agencies. That in…

Emotional neglect is one of the most common forms of child abuse. Crying babies who are ignored, a toddler who gets no attention, and the preschooler who has to deal with a lack of interaction: parents who fail in these ways are guilty of psychological neglect. 1 When you think of emotional neglect, one of these…