While the events that lead to love, marriage, affairs and divorce can often feel arbitrary, for psychologists there is a definitive science behind why some relationships work and some just don’t. In ...

Key Takeaways Someone who is avoidant desires connection but may struggle with emotional intimacy due to past experiences or ...

Are you sacrificing your sense of self for love? Source: Pexels/Dany Ochoa Relationships can be scary. Your partner could betray you, leave you, or simply not love you. You can also lose your sense of ...

Your romantic life couldn't be better. You and your partner can't stop texting, going on dates, gushing about each other so much that your friends want to muzzle you. Then, it happens. They abruptly ...

When a relationship feels heavy for ‘no clear reason,’ there are usually multiple reasons behind it. They're just waiting to ...

The theme of "love addiction" may inspire songs, but the reality is that it is not a recognized disorder. It’s more ...

An anxious-avoidant relationship creates a painful push-and-pull dynamic where one partner craves closeness while the other pulls away. This emotional loop fuels insecurity, miscommunication, and ...

Over time, attachment theory has become a popular concept. It is a very useful way to understand our relationship behaviours.

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Dr Ashwini Nadkarni, a psychiatry professor at Harvard Medical School, said this question will help you understand your partner 'on a much deeper level'.