And what you can do about it — And suddenly, it’s there again. The fear that you will be rejected by someone you’d like to get to know better, maybe even build a life together. Like so many times before, there’s a pit in your stomach. It’s this feeling you’re all too familiar with — you instinctively know…

Stances on infidelity are very clear, but why? — You’ve definitively heard of the adage, once a cheater, always a cheater. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t have an opinion on cheating. It’s unethical, and once infidelity finds its way into a romantic relationship, the relationship is likely to fail. Like many others, I consider cheating to be…

You can make yourself fall out of love — Are you sure you know what romantic love is? Depending on who you ask, the answer might be completely different. Although romantic love isn’t exactly defined, it’s typically seen as an attraction and idealization that can lead to (or come from) a committed relationship. …

Why closeness and distance blur in a love relationship — Relationships without any form of intimacy cannot work. See, for most people, sex is an important means to stay connected and increase your and your partner’s overall relationship satisfaction. Why? Because relationships are built on shared experiences. Higher levels of sexual activity have been related to favorable effects such as…

Why we can’t refrain from judging other relationships? — Let’s face it. We all judge other people’s relationships — constantly. We compare ourselves with the couples around us and ask ourselves if we also do everything the way we should. Why don’t they go on vacation together? Why don’t they want children? Which, in many ways, is very weird. …

Is it “the ick”, or are daters simply too picky? — And just like that, I was done. It took one action and a mere two seconds for me to completely tap out. Much to my horror and disappointment, all it took was two seconds to destroy any type of attraction. Needless to say, the brief romance came to a screeching…

Why we want someone we can’t have — Unfortunately, some wishes never come true. Admitting this truly feels like a failure, which makes it all the more painful. It’s even more painful when it’s about a cherished fantasy, an idea of being with someone we’ll never have. …

What everybody knows, but nobody dares to say. — Unlike most people, I always knew that people act out of self-interest while dating. There’s nothing romantic about going out on dates with different people. Dating is meeting strangers until you meet a stranger you’d like to be friends with. Just putting yourself out there isn’t going to cut it. …

Most good love is a slow burn — Boom. And there it is. Eyes meet, heart races. It’s this primal, instinctive reaction to another person. It’s a feeling that is exciting, intense, and overwhelming and makes you feel unbelievably alive. No matter the situation, instant attraction can knock you flat — like, is this even real? Instant attraction…