Whether it is dating, marrying, or starting a family with, partnering up with a workaholic may be a bunch of work itself. Addiction to work is the one that gets praised with recognition, prestige, and financial compensation in today’s competitive … Read more
3 Relationship Killers
Relationships are part of our lives. Indeed, we are social beings and part of our fulfillment in life revolves around building meaningful relationships. Although we often hold on to relationships that are supportive, we can all experience moments where we … Read more
The Demons Between Us: Taming the Demon in Your Relationship (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this blog , you have grasped the idea that neither you nor your partner, but certain demons are to blame for the problems in your relationship. Now you can take action to tame those demons. Learning … Read more
How to adapt better after a breakup – 5 tips based on scientific research
Most of us went through at least one breakup during our adolescence and young adulthood. You might have been left hurting and lonely after the experience or, on the contrary, you didn’t find it too difficult to move on.
Breakups … Read more
The Narcissistic Abuse Cycle: Love Bomb, Devalue, Discard
In this article, I will go over the different stages that are typically involved in the cycle of narcissistic abuse. Before we delve in, I would like to point out that this article is not meant to serve as a … Read more
Breaking It Off with A Narcissist
Ending a relationship with a narcissist could be one of the hardest things that you may need to do in your life. Breakups in and of themselves are never easy, but breaking it off with a narcissist may require you … Read more
4 Tips to energize your romantic relationship
Go back to the first time you realised that the person you were with might actually be The One. The feeling of being in love with someone was something that energized you. It made you feel desired and pushed you … Read more
Are intercultural couples unhappy? 4 stages of optimal relationship forming
Did you know that intercultural couples are on the rise? The reason for this is globalisation and increased mobility of people around the world. Therefore, more and more individuals who come from different cultures, ethnicities or races are dating or … Read more
Is it the right time to apologise?
‘I am sorry.’ – Three words that are not always easy to say. The right timing plays an important role when apologising for something wrong you have done.
Before we speak about timing though, let’s quickly check whether it is … Read more
Could Gender Roles Be Hurting Your Relationship?
Gender roles encompass the ways that we are expected to think and behave because of our gender. They are often quite stereotypical. In the past, the distinction between men and women was a lot more dramatic. For instance, that women … Read more