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.
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…
Being in a relationship with a partner with alexithymia can be extremely difficult because one of the main characteristics of this condition is lack of empathy. If your significant other has alexithymia, you won’t get the emotional validation or authentic…
Similar or complementary? That’s the question that many people ask when looking for a partner. While some think that “opposites attract”, others want to avoid the conflicts that differences can cause at all costs. The truth is that both have…
In this article, we’ll be talking about a new way of understanding a committed relationship: I’m me, you’re you, and then there’s us. Society believes in idyllic patterns and dynamics in relationships. This is a fantasy that, precisely because it’s…
Emotional detox is a necessary step in the healing process after a breakup, as a breakup can lead to other events that can make you doubt everything and everybody and make you feel angry. Although ignoring your pain can work…
Sometimes, it’s inevitable for routine to make an appearance in a relationship. The days go by and nothing new ever happens. There’s no motivation at all to do something different, which, as a consequence, leads to feelings of boredom and…
Being happy with another person is not as simple as consulting an instruction manual, especially as the years pass by. You mustn’t forget that a relationship is like a garden. In particular, you need to take care of and nourish it…
With new technology available to everyone, there are ways to make life easier, but it comes with new problems as well. One of them is online infidelity. Many people don’t know whether to classify this as cheating or as a…
Mature love is something you cultivate, learn, and experience every day. Growing old together can make you a better person and can help you learn from your experiences, develop strong bonds, and accept your weaknesses. Growing old together and embracing mature…
The word “dyad” in the theory of dyadic formation refers to groups of two people, such as relationships between partners, lovers, close friends, siblings, etc. The term was coined by German sociologist Georg Simmel, who studied the dynamics of small…
Helping others is considered a great thing. If you’re altruistic, you love improving other people’s lives. Society tries to reward these kinds of people. Nevertheless, is it always a good idea to help others? According to the messiah complex, it…
Conflicting viewpoints, habits, behaviors, and routines can affect a couple. Over time, your relationship can end up in a crisis. If you’re in the middle of a relationship crisis, you need to learn some strategies to deal with it. Knowing…
Emotional relationships, including family bonds, friendships, and romantic relationships, are very important. They’re all based on love, but what does love really involve? How important is commitment in relationships? Passion, trust, and commitment are three very important aspects of any…
A lot of people believe that relationships are synonymous with discomfort. This is because, for them, a relationship represents a permanent sacrifice, an uncomfortable place to be in. What is your personal view of a relationship in terms of success and…
Who said that relationships are only built between two people? Many people have discovered that monogamy isn’t the only option. Thus, terms like ‘relational orientation’ have emerged. It means that just as people are attracted to a certain gender (or…
