Relationship

You're dating, it's fun, you meet regularly, text back and forth, talk about all the important things in life, it feels familiar, and you're slowly but surely falling in love. After a few months, you start to notice that you need reassurance. Does the other person like you just as much? Maybe you've already expressed that you're exclusive, but a real relationship is still not in sight. You've been involved for more than six months, and nothing changes. Welcome to the situationship. You probably know this term by now. The...

Staying over at your in-laws: for some, it's a sleepover, and for others, it's a stressful night. Whether you're staying over with your partner or alone, it can sometimes feel uncomfortable, even though it's the next big step in your relationship. For everyone who doesn't find it a relaxing idea: don't worry, I'm here to guide you through this mini-vacation. Feel at home If you've made it this far that you can stay over, it's probably been said to you dozens of times:...

Ready? I'm going to explain to you how to find out if your partner really cares about you. Okay, okay, it's not that black and white, buuuut there's a new trend going around on TikTok that seriously makes you think about how solid your relationship actually is. There's a good chance you've already seen it pop up on your feed: The Bird Theory. But... to what extent can you really base your relationship status on this trend? This is The Bird Theory: Here's how it works Well, very simple: you tell your partner that you've seen a bird – that’s it. And then you look...

Have you ever heard of the ‘seven year itch’? That's the phenomenon where many relationships fail around the seventh year. The feeling of happiness and joy diminishes, and the chance of a couple breaking up around this time is high. Although this pattern is common, relationship therapist Kim Polinder says there are more moments when couples throw in the towel faster. Are you on your way to one of the following phases in your relationship? Then pay extra attention. Years 2 and 3 Couples who can't communicate well often struggle around the second...

I do find many TikTok trends fun, and sometimes I pick up a thing or two. For example, when it comes to beauty or food hacks: super handy. However, I now see something going viral that I completely disagree with. Especially because it's presented as something scientifically proven, but no one provides sources or evidence for it, and after thorough searches online, I can't find anything. Not a single study shows that this is even slightly true. And that's the dangerous part of social media: things can...

You know how it goes: 'Hey babe, did you have a nice day?' 'Yeah, you too?' Watching your own series, one goes to bed a bit earlier than the other, working out separately on the weekend, and making plans with friends. Are you feeling a bit bored at home? Is your relationship not an exciting spark? Not a problem, research shows. It's a good sign. In the best relationships, it's calm, dull, simple. Just a signal that things are good between you and your love. Boring means: no drama. No fuss, no frills. It is what it is, and you...

We all know it: the excitement of a first date, the nerves before your first kiss… But intimacy is so much more than that! It's not just the physical click, but rather the moments you share together, the conversations you have, and the gestures that say: “I'm here for you.” So, how can you build that deep bond? Is it always passion, or can the little things sometimes say more? 1. Playful touches Kiss me, touch me, hold me… Of course, who doesn't love a passionate kiss? But did you know that it's the playful touches that create so much intimacy...

22 years together and I still run to the phone when I see he's calling. Or we call each other at the same time, making it just impossible to talk. I don't know anyone with whom I can be so, make-up free and naked, myself as with him, without him being just my best friend, but also my lover. How do we do it? By still, despite those make-up free moments, always doing your best. Listening, bringing that cup of tea, sometimes canceling that sports appointment because you know he wants to walk through the woods with you...

You really don't mean it that way, and it's not that bad, right? Well, little things can make men very grumpy. Steam is practically coming out of his ears. His mood drops ten points. And romance is nowhere to be found. It's freezing in the house. Oh, those men, with their moods. What makes the average guy quite grumpy? Well, this: 1. You've tidied up his stuff. And now he can't find his keys. Because they're in the right place in the bowl in the hallway. 2. The cardboard recycling bin is overflowing. Because of your packages. 3. You borrow his car but...

He's not the one. But you're just drifting along in the situationship, and leaving is such a hassle. How do you know that it's just not right, you know? A budding relationship can be complicated. Because you will inevitably come to that infamous crossroads. Will you continue together or turn right? These are signals that you might want to cut off a situationship or pre-relationship. He is not the one for you. 1. Uncertainty about what he wants If your lover just doesn't know if he wants a serious relationship with you, you're...