5 myths about romantic love
What is it with romantic love that it gets so… romanticised? We tend to be pretty realistic, down-to-earth when it comes to other types of relationships: family, friends, colleagues. We...
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How you look is not the issue
Of course we all assess potential partners’ looks as part of a selection process. That is usually the first criteria we apply – do they look the part? Do we...
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 –...
Follow your heart… or your mind?
“Just follow your heart, it will tell you what’s best for you.” This is a very popular piece of advice today, and you know what – in theory, there is...
To love or not to love
Every now and then I get messages from people who tell me they’ve given up on love. They don’t want to try any more because they’ve tried for years or even...
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...
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...
Why is it so hard to move on?
I wrote about moving on after a breakup many, many times already (here’s how many)… but it seems, based on your questions and comments on the topic, still not enough...