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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Will it turn into a serious relationship? Here’s what to look for when it’s still early days.
Dating is a hit-and-miss process. We can never know if those first few dates will turn into something serious. But that’s the nature of human relationships in general – we...
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 –...
Learning from bad experiences: find that silver lining
A few weeks ago, I was mugged and had an accident. It happened in a very safe and touristy place, and in broad daylight. Shortly after that, I wounded my...
(Un)realistic expectations
We all operate with some level of expectation from others – friends, family, partners, work colleagues, potential dates, even people who serve us in shops or restaurants. And in all...
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,...
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...
Is love worth it? …maybe I am meant to be alone?
When you’ve been battered and bruised by your dating and relationship experience, and you can’t seem to find a long term partner (or even a short term one) no matter...
Can I get my ex back?
When someone breaks up with you, lots of emotions kick in. Unless you wanted to break up too, there is usually anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, desperation and a whole lot...
How to survive dating
The dating scene has become ever more complex since the days of our grandparents – and today it’s a maze of uncertain signs and behaviour we have to struggle to decipher and interpret properly, and often fail. The rules have changed, primarily because more and more people take dating much more casually. Not only you don’t have to marry the person you are dating – you don’t even have to call them back after a date. Even if you went much further than holding hands on your date, it is perfectly fine to pretend like nothing ever happened next time you bump into each other…