The saying goes: “Money is the root of all evil”. Although this does not always hold true as its importance cannot be disregarded, it still is a cause of conflict in many marriages. There is an added burden if the
How being too independent can affect your relationship
From a young age we are taught to be independent and not rely on others for help. This is because being independent is a strength, which allows you to take care of yourself. Being independent does serve us well as
My partner and I would like to try out polyamory
Polyamory, or consensual non-monogamy has been becoming more popular in recent years. Polyamory is a relationship dynamic that allows the intimate, sexual, and/ or romantic aspect to be shared among multiple partners. A number of couples are interested in the
Toxic relationships
Relationships can be wonderful; they relieve loneliness, gives one satisfaction and creates this bond which one shares with the other. Nevertheless, all relationships have their rough patches where the couples argue and disagree, thus it is important to recognise a
Four Unwelcome Horsemen in Relationships – Part 1
What would your reaction be if you were told that it is possible to predict the fate of your relationship? John Gottman, one of the most renowned relationship researchers of our time, is able to predict the divorce rate of
Couples Therapy: our End or our Beginning?
Relationship life. Not only butterflies right? Nowadays, more and more people around the world feel comfortable reaching out for professional help when it comes to their relationship concerns. Want some statistics? Research shows that couple therapy positively impacts 70% of
4 ways cohabitation might change your relationship: what to look out for
Although many people used to associate cohabitation with marriage, nowadays things have changed radically. More and more people who are in a relationship decide to move in together before marriage, or without ever formalising their union. For example, according to
Dating in Times of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed our daily human interactions. To what degree have social distancing and restrictive measures affected our interpersonal communication, such as face-to-face interaction and dating?
Going through lockdowns has kept some couples apart, which resulted in
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Xi kultant, meta relazzjoni tiġi fi tmiemha, kemm it-tfajla kif ukoll il-ġuvni jħossu li dik id-deċiżjoni kienet l-aħjar ħaġa li setgħu għamlu. Madanakollu, dan mhuwiex dejjem il-każ għax, jekk int kont dik il-persuna li r-relazzjoni ma xtaqthiex tispiċċa, wisq probabbli
Dating After Covid-19
For many among us, the pandemic has brought with it a sense of solitude as we have been forced to be away from our families, friends and other important people in our lives. A lot of people may feel as