by KosjenkaM | 23.Jun. 2012 | Love & Intimacy
If you look around a bit, it seems that in most “stable” relationships partners communicate more through grumbling and sarcasm, than with warmth and respect. These same partners, if somebody years ago suggested that they sit down and make a serious...
by KosjenkaM | 13.Sep. 2012 | Emotional wellbeing, Love & Intimacy
It surprises me sometimes, how many people say that fear of being alone makes them stay in unpleasant, unhealthy, even violent relationships. Personally, I like being alone, even if I like a good relationship based on trust far more. Fear of being alone is actually...
by KosjenkaM | 23.Nov. 2012 | Love & Intimacy
I have written before about psychological background of disease, and sexual problems are often obvious examples of psychosomatic symptoms. If you have done your medical tests and the results didn’t show any physical issues that would cause a problem, it is time...
by KosjenkaM | 8.Jul. 2015 | Love & Intimacy, Abuse
A common pattern in unhealthy relationships is when (at least) one of the partners takes the other for granted, perhaps being aggressive, manipulative or dismissive – but when the other partner decides to leave, the first suddenly starts acting like an...
by KosjenkaM | 11.Feb. 2016 | Love & Intimacy
Sometimes people ask me if it’s OK for them or their partner to stay in touch with an ex after starting a new relationship. If you have been reading my posts and articles for a while, you will know that I avoid categorical judgments about “right” and...
by KosjenkaM | 23.Feb. 2016 | Love & Intimacy, Abuse
Incompatibility is fairly common in relationships, which means there are plenty of potential red flags of incompatibility depending of one’s values and personal traits. However, sometimes you might not simply be incompatible with a love interest, but you might...
