4 rules for a first date that should not be neglected
How can you make sure your date doesn’t turn out to be your last? Of course, you shouldn’t go into a meeting with a rulebook memorised – after all, there’s always improvisation. Still, there are a few things to keep in mind so as not to screw things up. The first impression of a person […]
3 stages to go through after a divorce
Divorce often seems like a collapse – above all, of one’s usual world view. Many people think that it is impossible to get over this dark period and start living happily again, but this is not the case. A psychologist tells us about the steps that need to be taken on the way to a […]
How to decide to get serious in a relationship: 3 helpful tips – a family psychologist suggests taking a risk
To feel safe, to receive support, to see your resources, to become freer – a close relationship allows you to be yourself and at the same time to develop and grow. But not everyone can take the risk and dare intimacy. How do you overcome the traumatic experience and dare to be in a serious […]
The flip side of compliments: what not to say – 5 forbidden techniques
Psychologists have identified five types of compliments that can cause negative emotions. What is the right way to emphasise a person’s uniqueness? Compliments are important and necessary, but they must be done correctly so as not to cause an excuse or a puzzled eyebrow to be raised. “You’re adorable!” and “You look nice today!” – […]
The theory of evolution: why men choose young women – psychologists’ answer
A man’s preference is influenced by whether he has children and wants to be a father in the future. Here’s how that affects choice. On dating sites, childless men who dream of having children subconsciously favour younger, and therefore potentially more fertile, women, evolutionary psychologists from Lincoln University (UK) have found. But in women, a […]
3 signs that you are creating your own relationship problems
Often we put the blame on everyone else but ourselves. But what if we look at our own behaviour as well? People often complain that attempts to build relationships fall apart for reasons they don’t understand, usually blaming their partner. However, as American psychologist Mark Travers points out in an article on psychologytoday.com, it’s possible […]
How to meet and date correctly: the scientific approach – prepare for a meeting
Many people dislike the process of finding a mate and going on dates with potential partners. Everyone faces doubts, frustration and despair while dating in one way or another. What do you need to know to find the right person? Family therapist Stacey Hubbard, in collaboration with the Gottman Institute, has developed the ‘Principles for […]
Double standards: why people don’t like it when a wife is older than her husband
People often sneer at unions in which the woman is older than her partner. Yet when a man finds himself in a similar situation, his choice is usually approved: “Wow, you have such a beautiful and young wife!” We tell you how women actually feel in relationships with younger partners. It’s unlikely you’ve heard of […]
Sapiosexuals: lovers of intelligence
Some men and women claim that they are sexually attracted only to people with outstanding intelligence. Can intelligence really be an aphrodisiac? The British online dictionary Collins Dictionary has this definition: “A sapiosexual is someone who considers a developed intellect to be the most sexually attractive trait. The British actress Marianne Faithfull, dropping this outlandish […]
HOW TO FALL IN LOVE AND HOW NOT TO FALL IN LOVE?
The ability to fall in love and being in love is one of the most beautiful states in human life. It makes the world seem more beautiful and people kinder. But what is the feeling of being in love really like? How do we know when Cupid’s arrow has struck us? And most importantly, do […]