When important conversations keep going wrong, you may feel distant from your partner or unsure how to raise a concern. It can help to identify the particular difficulty: finding time, understanding a request, being interrupted or returning to a discussion after a...
When your partner seems distant, it is understandable to wonder whether their feelings have changed. Less conversation, affection or time together can be painful. Those changes deserve attention, but a list of signs cannot establish whether someone loves you or is...
A disagreement can reveal different needs, a practical problem or an arrangement that is no longer working. The aim is to understand the issue and decide what to do, without insults, pressure or a demand that one person keep the peace at any cost. Begin by considering...
Some believe luck only comes to those who do not deserve it, that those who are truly good, never seem to be lucky in love. Though luck is uncontrollable, we all wish for a bit of luck when it comes to relationships. When we believe that luck in love is a rare...
Sex is a part of life and it should be something that is enjoyed. Too often, the topic is treated as taboo or makes people uncomfortable just to mention, but unless you can openly discuss sex, we never know what works and what does not. Many times, people are left in...
A quieter period can leave you wondering whether your relationship is changing temporarily or whether you want different futures. Less conversation, less sex or more time apart does not settle that question on its own. The context, your agreements and each person’s...
Staying single can be a choice you make for now or a life you want for the long term. You do not need to be especially independent, completely happy or certain about the future to choose it. A romantic relationship is one possible part of life, rather than a...
Emotional abuse can be difficult to recognise, especially when hurtful behaviour is mixed with affection or apologies. You may find yourself constantly anticipating a partner’s reaction, doubting your experience or feeling less free to make ordinary choices. You...
Not being over an ex can mean missing the person, wanting answers, reaching for an old routine or feeling unsure about dating again. Those experiences do not all call for the same response. Begin by noticing what is happening now and what you need to make your day...
You can feel close to someone, enjoy their company and care deeply about them without wanting a romantic relationship. You can also develop romantic feelings for a friend. Neither experience tells you what the other person wants, and friendship does not become less...
