Human Relationships

Even though a Dutch journalist used the term “living apart together” (LAT) for the first time in 1978, it wasn’t…

You must learn to choose your friends because friendship is one of the most important interpersonal relationships that exist. Furthermore, it’s also the one where you can experience the most disappointments. Sometimes, after years of having a relationship with a…

Stan Tatkin is a clinical psychologist who developed the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT). For many years, it focused…

Family secrets are invisible burdens. You can sense them, but their hidden nature makes them impossible to process. If they’re…

For humans, physical distance also has psychological implications. We see evidence of that in common colloquial expressions such as “Keep…

A lack of love leaves a lasting impact on human development. People who haven’t been loved structure much of who and…

Erich Fromm was one of the first people to state that individuals could learn to love. Contrary to the common…

To a certain extent, hating the person you love is quite normal. Many people think that the opposite of love…

Living with a partner can sometimes be difficult, especially in certain specific situations. When one or both partners are under…

You’re at the supermarket, standing in line to pay, when someone cuts in. At that moment, even though you’re really…

You can find quotes about romantic love everywhere (just like love itself). Some of them talk about the tender side of love, while others joke about how hard it is to find a partner or the pain of failed relationships.…

If you’re embarrassed by your family, then you might need to work on yourself. That being said, the majority of…

Parents want the best for the children. However, the problem lies when they become demanding parents. They don’t understand that…

Finding a suitable (and respectful) way to correct a person who maintains a wrong idea is something everyone should learn…

Often, those who’ve been in a harmful and destructive relationship repeat the pattern with their new partners. It can be frustrating and painful to think you’re unlucky in love. However, choosing a type doesn’t happen by chance. Luck doesn’t lead…

You’ve probably become familiar with the terms “ghosting” (disappearing from someone’s life without explanation) and “orbiting” (cutting off a relationship…

Good conversations create safe spaces. They’re emotional refuges where you exchange enriching information, reinforce confidence, and relieve stress through positive reinforcement. In addition, scientists now know that these chats biologically trigger your brain’s reward system and a sense of well-being.…

A painful chill affects the deepest part of you. It’s the hurtful chill of someone who isn’t thinking of you, neglects you, suddenly says hurtful words to you, or does something unexpected or painful. Why do the people you love…

You’ll have a lot of peace and tranquility if you learn to establish healthy, firm, and clear boundaries. Not only that but all of your interpersonal relationships will improve when you draw the line. This lets others know what’s acceptable…

Falling in love is an emotional state characterized by a feeling of joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction caused by an attraction to another person. This stage alters your consciousness somewhat, influencing your body to the point that you sometimes make decisions…