And some clear signs to see if you’re being roached. — Online dating can be messy. You could put so much effort only to get disappointed over and over again. Do you know that one guy you’ve been waiting for but never comes back after the first date? …

Those who think they can be in love forever with their partner are simply delusional. — My grandma and grandpa have the healthiest, long-lasting relationship I’ve ever known. For a long time, I was jealous. Back then, I couldn’t seem to attract someone with whom I could have a healthy relationship. It’s always full of drama. So I began to seek “relationship hacks” everywhere. I realized…

Many people quit because of this reality. — Dating online is easy, all you need is to swipe right, and that’s it, right? Well, if that’s the case, then many people would’ve been in a happy relationship right now. But the fact is, it’s so hard to even find people who want to have a proper conversation. The…

These points will make you more aware if you’re in the right relationship. — Trying to keep a relationship isn’t always easy for women — some end up losing themselves in the way. From where I grew up here in Indonesia, women are taught to just sit there and receive. There’s no concept that they can choose or make a decision, especially in marriages. …

I got married last week and I didn’t expect this. — Two days before our wedding, I had an anxiety attack. I couldn’t stop thinking about all the horrible things that could go wrong. The thoughts made me feel so sick in my stomach. From “Do I have it in me to make a marriage work?” to something like, “Oh my…

Have you ever felt responsible for your partner’s problems? — I know a couple who would post their fights on social media. It’s so annoying. They’d delete those lovey-dovey photos from their timeline and post over-dramatic Instagram stories. Instead of communicating with each other, they let the world knows how messy their relationship is. I’m sure you’ve met that type…

I used to say out loud that “my father has nothing to do with this” — “Maybe if I healed the past,” he says, “I would, in fact, heal my present relationship.” — Jed Diamond, PhD, LCSW I used to say out loud that “My father has nothing to do with this”. I guess I was wrong. Because even after I got married, the feeling is…

Is it time for you to delete the App and look for someone offline instead? — My friend, Jeanette, feels like she asks too much for looking for a serious relationship on the get-go but in practice, she just needs to switch and try other dating Apps. Obviously, Tinder is full of people who want to just hook up and leave. There are many many reasons…

Is he even the one if he makes you feel like you’re asking too much? — I still don’t know much about relationships but one thing for sure is you’ll ruin your relationship when you overinvest. I wish I learned this way earlier in my love life. Not only overinvesting can create lots of unnecessary resentment, but it also makes you go crazy. Here are some signs: 1. Your needs aren’t met — even after you’ve asked for it