Relationships Articles
Does hyper empathy really exist? Can you really care too much about what someone is going through? What is hyper empathy? The prefix ‘hyper’ refers to something being ‘higher than average’. The term ‘hyper empathy’ is used by scientists, such as in the case of a woman who had part of her brain removed to...
by Andrea Blundell You tell yourself it’s just the way modern dating is, that people are selfish. It’s them, anyway. But if you are constantly chasing after emotionally unavailable partners? Then it is you. And it’s time to dig deep into why. Time to stop blaming low self-esteem? Low self-esteem seems the catch-all excuse these...
by Andrea Blundell Have a friend you sometimes wonder if you might love? Or with a partner, and worried you should have just stayed friends? Where is the line between friendship and love, and when should you cross it? The modern mistake when it comes to love Part of the confusion around friendship and love...
What is avoidant attachment? If you want to be in love but then always walk away, or are in a relationship with someone who keeps pushing you back? Then it’s something you need to know about. Attachment theory Attachment in psychology refers to the way we form relationships. How do we ‘attach’ to others, how...
If your wife or partner hit you a few times, is it really abuse? Can men even really be victims of domestic violence? Yes. And it’s time to talk about women abusing men. Recent police reports in England and Wales show almost 150 thousand reports of male domestic abuse a year. The real number is...
So you have relationship doubts. But you tell yourself not to make a big deal out of nothing. Your relationship is okay. Or is it? Here are the more known signs of an unhealthy relationship, followed by nine signs that might surprise you. Typical Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship Infatuation hijacks our logical brain, so...
Doubts in relationships can come from the relationship itself, signifying real red flags you need to pay attention to. Or they are coming from you. Your own issues are creating problems for you. So which one is it? Are your relationship doubts real, or are you creating them? Look at the following 12 questions to find your answer. [Are your relationship doubts making you...
Sure you are ‘head over heels’ in love, but your friends keep saying it’s just infatuation? What is the difference between love and infatuation, anyway? And why does it matter? What is love? In psychology, ‘love’ could be seen as a healthy relationship between two people where you see and accept each other, then support...
It is a thought you keep to yourself because it feels dark and shameful. “Why does nobody like me?” And the more you think it, the more you are sure that it’s hopeless. You’ll never be appreciated. You might smile on the outside and pretend you are okay, but inside you feel lost, alone, and scared....
Do your romantic relationships leave you an anxious mess? Do you find yourself worrying about relationships with colleagues and friends? You might have anxious attachment disorder. [In pieces over a relationship? Need support? Book affordable Skype therapy and get help fast.] The basics of attachment theory Attachment theory believes that we are all biologically wired...
