Invisible load in relationships: 3 signs you carry too much
Learn the 3 signs of invisible load in relationships: managing tasks, tracking details, and carrying emotional weight. Discover how to share the mental burden.
Men & Women
Are men less attracted to intelligent women?
2015 study: men are slightly less attracted to intelligent women, despite what they say Six experiments by Park and colleagues (2015) examined men’s stated versus observed attraction to intelligent women. When evaluating hypothetical or physically distant profiles, men reported preferring…
Beyond fairy-tale love: reclaiming realistic expectations in relationships
Why the end of the Disney glow can be the beginning of something deeper. The Myth We All Inherited From childhood on, many of us soaked in the same storyline: love should feel magical – non-stop butterflies, spontaneous grand gestures,…
Understanding women’s menstrual cycles: how hormones impact mood and behavior
A menstrual cycle typically lasts 28-32 days, this varies among women.Day 1 is the first day of bleeding, lasting 3-7 days. Key phases and hormonal effects of women’s menstrual cycles Day 1–10: Estrogen Build-Up Day 10–15: Ovulation Ovulation comes between…
The scarcity principle explains why we chase unavailable partners and how an abundance mindset builds real love
The scarcity principle traps us in chasing distant partners. Shift to an abundance mindset to stop settling and find secure, real love.
The five-second pause: A simple strategy to prevent relationship conflicts
Recent psychological research demonstrates that taking just a five-second pause during tense moments in a relationship can significantly reduce aggression and prevent minor disagreements from escalating into larger conflicts. In a study involving couples, delaying reactions – even by just…
Four key factors for sustaining a lifelong relationship
Four essential elements for maintaining a long-term romantic relationship:
Small inequalities in relationships may strengthen bonds, but large ones cause harm
How dating someone perceived as being “out of one’s league” can impact relationships. While minor disparities between partners, such as intelligence or social status, can enhance admiration and love in the short term, significant inequalities tend to erode satisfaction and…
The five stages of long-term relationships and how to navigate them
The article explains the five key phases in romantic relationships, starting from the initial attraction and infatuation to building deeper commitment. Each phase presents distinct challenges and opportunities for growth, emphasizing how relationships evolve through time and how partners can…