From having regular date nights to taking the time to have substantive conversations, there are a number of things you and your partner can do to keep the relationship alive.
But there are also some things you can do that can make the relationship stressful. And then we haven't even started talking about lying , cheating or manipulating . One type of relationship…
Suddenly you realize it. You're arguing with your loved one and you don't even remember what it was originally about. One minute you're asked to fold laundry and five minutes later you're having an argument about your selfishness. Huh? Relationships can be confusing – especially when you argue with your partner regularly.
Some days you have a…
Passion, passion, love, impetuosity, desire. You can give it different names. But when this is present, the fire emanates from the relationship, because passion is the fuel that powers a relationship. Passion makes you feel intensely attracted to each other and thanks to passion you cannot keep your hands off each other. However, it is…
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…