How long does it take to get over someone?
I often get asked what is a ‘normal’ time to be grieving and recovering after a breakup. We all want to know – when will I be feeling OK again?...
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How to get over your first (or biggest) love
You had an amazing connection, something you never experienced before. But now it’s over and you feel you will never find it again. But that feeling, and that thought –...
What is real love like?
How about a bit of science to explain love? It’s not easy to quantify and explain emotions and psychological states – but this theory developed by psychologist Robert Sternberg can really help...
How could you do that to me? – dealing with disappointment
We all know it’s easier to make promises than to keep them – nevertheless, we often tend to hold people to their word without reservation. They said they’ll do something,...
Moving on is better (than waiting and hoping)
When someone breaks up with you, usually all you want to do is find a way to bring them back. You look for ways to stay close to them, to...
Ghosting: when they disappear without telling you it’s over
Have you ever been ghosted? I know I have! More than once. Just in case you didn’t hear about this new (and pretty precise) term – “ghosting” is that thing people...
We had that special connection, will I ever find it again?
Love comes to us in different shapes and sizes. And sometimes we meet someone who touches are heart so fast, so strong, so incredibly deep – that we feel we...
I can’t live without him (her)
Do you feel so in love that you can’t imagine your life without your partner (or ex partner)? Love is a powerful emotion, but if you’re convinced you can’t be...
Don’t leave me this way: breakup etiquette
We all know breaking up is hard, and painful – no matter which side of the breakup you’re on. When we are the one delivering bad news, we sometimes say...
I love you, but I can’t stand you
Sometimes we are so in love with someone, and yet we disapprove of their life choices and lifestyle. We so much want to be with this person, but they’re clearly...