Despite some similarities, intimate relationships differ in a number of ways. What works for one couple might not work for the other. For a start, physical chemistry and sexual attraction powers most intimate relationships at the beginning. In other relationships, both partners can feel close to one another without being involved in sexual activity. Each
What Does Psychologist Lisa Marie Bobby Believe Will Help to Solve Relationship Problems? Hint: it’s Internal, Not External In case you weren’t aware, there isn’t a secret to happiness. Even the science of happiness is, well, tricky. One thing that’s certain to make you miserable, though, is being in a bad relationship. We all know
Using Expert Advice to Create a Situation Where Communication Improves Within Romantic Relationships Effective communication, we’re told, is crucial for any relationship to flourish. You have to be able to articulate your desires and requirements; equally, you need to understand what your partner is saying. It’s tricky, to be honest – people are often conflicted,
How Do We Deal With Emotional Triggers, and How Do We Create Happy Relationships? We all have uncomfortable, itchy memories which live in our brains. There’s the time we called a teacher “mum” or asked a woman if she was pregnant when she wasn’t or farted in front of a crush. Then there are emotional
How Can Relationships Become Uncomfortable, And When Should We Leave? As you might expect, I come across some truly strange relationship advice as part of my work on this blog, and as a person with an internet connection. I’ve heard good, strange advice (imagine you and your partner are on the same team, battling a
How Does Toxic and Abusive Behaviour Work, and How Can We Predict What Behaviour Might Come From an Individual Emotional abuse in relationships can be difficult to identify. Nobody is perfect, after all, and using labels like “abuse” can be hard to use. Therefore, it’s sometimes easier to identify “toxic” behaviours, where you know something
Relationships Are Full of Emotional Honesty. Can we Take These Opportunities to Become Closer to Our Partners and Maybe Find a Way to Heal Some Old Wounds Relationships can be funny for our emotional states. We open ourselves up to being hurt, but also known and deeply loved. It’s a complicated balance, and with that
What’s the Difference Between Resolvable and Unresolvable Problems in Relationships? When the Hindustan Times published an article about unresolvable issues that exist in relationships, I thought it would be discussing things like one partner not wanting children when the other does, or someone coming out as gay. There’s no way to change your sexual orientation,
How to Know if a Relationship is Worth Continuing After a Complicated Time Recently, the New York Times published an opinion piece where they discussed the harm done by ambivalent relationships. They specified that these wouldn’t necessarily be romantic in nature, and could be bosses, co-workers or friends with whom you have positive and negative
How Can Closeness Be Achieved, and What Makes People Feel Connected to Each Other? “Intimacy” is a curious term, because although people often use it to indicate sex, it actually just means closeness and affection. Therefore, there can be different kinds of non-sexual intimacy between people, be they sexual partners, friends or family. An article
