The dynamics that make up a romantic bond go a little further beyond love. In this section, you’ll find information, studies, and theoretical perspectives so you can learn how to build a happier and more meaningful relationship.
The psychology test for couples is a projective examination. Its goal is to detect the identity and type of bond between two figures. Through this test, you can find out about anxieties, underlying desires or fantasies, and even possible latent…
Falling in love after 50. Four or five decades ago, this was a virtual impossibility. At that age, you had to have your life figured out and, instead of starting something new, you had to conclude what was pending. It…
When many people see a relationship work, they think that the partners got lucky. Well, they should know that isn’t really the case. Short-term love isn’t difficult; we could say that it doesn’t require that much love or commitment. However,…
Feeling lonely in your relationship can be extremely painful. It hurts not knowing why your partner is acting emotionally indifferent. After all, the point of being in a relationship is to feel loved and to have your partner’s companionship. Few…
Women who play hard to get tend to create obstacles during the love conquest. Traditionally, people think that this attitude gets men more interested in women, so those who are “easy” don’t attract them as much. But is it true?…
True love doesn’t think about age differences; it’s about passion, attraction, and sharing the same values and a life project. Many people criticize relationships with big age gaps. However, many of them seem to be quite strong. Big age differences…
Romantic relationships typically involve a bond between two people. That bond is something you have to cultivate every day. This means being around each other a lot, which can lead to conflicts. But if one or both partners has self-destructive…
Those who think that famous question “Will you marry me?” will end up disappearing will have to think again when they read this article! Marriage isn’t going to disappear. However, it will be facing some big changes that we’re going…
Today, we’d like to talk about romantic passion and creativity. Although they may not seem to be related, recent studies found that there’s, in fact, an important connection between the two. Thus, creativity is proposed as the key to keeping…
The characteristics of philophobia make it a very specific, unique fear: the fear of forming a strong emotional bond with someone. Some people say that this tends to come from childhood abuse, divorced parents, etc. But that’s not always the case. There…
Moving in together has long been seen as one of the most important steps in a relationship. In our society, sharing your space, routines, and, in some cases, money and material things, is a sign that you have a solid relationship. But…
There are many theories on the role of physical attraction in love and relationships. Many of them focus on the beginnings of a relationship. It’s also a widely studied concept in the psychology of social cognition, where experts have done…
Sometimes you feel that you just can’t escape situations that make you suffer. This can happen no matter how much the stress they cause you is pushing you to leave. In this context, it’s relatively easy to fall into dependence.…
Many people don’t give us the love that we deserve. They stay with us for their own benefit, to satisfy their own desires, and to fill the void in their lives. Selfishness in love creates havoc and leaves scars. Reacting…
Sometimes you devote yourself to loving someone without stopping to get to know yourself, to value yourself, and to learn to love yourself. The problem is that when you don’t love yourself or know yourself, the relationships you have with…
Some people think that life as a couple requires spending most of the time with the other person. But, in reality, there are many other ways of experiencing a relationship. Sometimes, preserving independence in a relationship can be the key…
Houdini syndrome refers to the escapism acts from the mythical Hungarian-born American escapist, Harry Houdini. However, in this article, you’ll read about the psychological escapism triggered by avoidance. This is when people escape from family gatherings, jobs, and daily duties.…
Combating emotional dependence isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Breaking the chains that bind you to another person, setting boundaries, and doing solo activities are strategies that will help you gain autonomy in your relationship. Now, it’s important…
Love will always be a mystery, and that’s part of what makes it so attractive. We still don’t fully understand the reasons why we fall in love with some people and not others. The 2005 study published in the Journal…
Emotional dependence is created by a very intense and immature attachment to a specific person. That person is usually a partner, which is often put on a pedestal and idealized. Emotionally dependent people believe that there’s no way they could…