Sexual Intimacy: When to finally get down
Sexual intimacy: “Let’s wait awhile, Before it’s too late, Let’s wait awhile, Our love will be great, Let’s wait awhile, Before we go too far” For the second time in as many articles, we are turning to the sagely Janet Jackson, in setting the tone for today’s post. Undoubtedly, one of the most important decisions couples face in a relationship […]
Online Dating Success: Similarity Definitely Matters
Online dating success: “In a massive study of 421 million potential romantic matches from an online dating site, the factor that best predicted favorability toward a partner was similarity. As the researchers stated, “For nearly all characteristics, the more similar the individuals were, the higher the likelihood was of them finding each other desirable and […]
Peter Principle: Casual relationships and Marriage
Say that we’re forevermore That’s not what I’m looking for All I can commit to is maybe. Lyrics from the 1998 smash hit “Crush” by Jennifer Paige. Note, she’s waving a huge red flag in the air about exactly what she’s (not) expecting from the clearly casual relationship. Yet, if our guy is like your […]
Spoilt for choice – 3 tips for choosing the right one
Spoilt for choice: One of the unexpected fallouts of online dating and social media is the massive increase in choice sets people now have. From what to watch, who to date, what to eat, where to eat, it’s one option after the other. And with relationships specifically, it’s now so much easier than ever to […]
Making relationships work, according to a psychologist
We all know things can get a little rough sometimes – arguments pop up, and frustration builds. But what if there was a simple rule to keep things positive? What if there was a simple trick that would make even the most difficult periods in a relationship just melt away? Well, sorry, there’s no such […]
8 Ways to Make a Good First Impression According to Psychology
When we first meet someone, whether in person or online, we often form instant judgments about their personality. Research suggests that these initial or first impressions can be surprisingly accurate, even when based on just a few seconds of interaction or a single photo. In one study, individuals introduced themselves in just 7.4 seconds, and […]
Negativity bias – why we almost always see the bad in our partners
When it comes to relationships, our brains quickly kick into overdrive trying to protect us. We focus all too often on the negative aspects of our partners or the relationship while ignoring the positive. This is due to our brain’s built-in negativity bias, which evolved to help us survive by focusing on potential threats. Threat […]
Using Jealousy to escape the Friend Zone: A Strategic Approach
As a follow-up to the earlier friend zone post, we will now look closely at how best to get out of this much-hated space with a little dignity in place, one way or the other! Just to confirm, so you are stuck in the friend zone with someone who thinks you’re just a great buddy, […]
9 Hidden Barriers to Finding Meaningful Relationships
So you’re struggling to find a fulfilling connection, a meaningful relationship? And of course, it’s not your fault you can’t. It’s other people’s fault. Today’s men are so weak and shallow. All the girls out there are about money. They’re so materialistic. You feel like you’ve tried everything, but still can’t seem to find the […]
The Friend Zone: Understanding it, and breaking free of it
If there’s anything a guy on the chase possibly hates more than outright rejection, it’s the dreaded “friend-zoning” by his romantic interest. At least with a jilt, you know where you stand…, or fall, depending on how hard hit you are with the “no-blow”. However, guys can also be guilty of friend-zoning women as well […]
