Anastasia Maisuradze

Regrets in romance can linger and impede happiness. Uncover the roots of these feelings and ways to manage them effectively

Weaponized withdrawal uses silence and withheld affection as control. Here is the psychology behind it and its effects on self-esteem and intimacy

Discover the various types of arguments couples face and how understanding them can improve relationship dynamics

Understand the complexities of leaving safely and find guidance for creating a secure exit from difficult relationships

Explore the power of nicknames in relationships and how they reflect intimacy and connection between partners

Perfectionism in relationships does not cause sudden failure. It causes gradual erosion. Here is what it does to intimacy, repair, and connection

Explore how caring less can improve your relationships. Discover the counterintuitive benefits of caring differently

The cultural narrative about dating after 50 focuses on what is lost. Here is what it gets wrong — and the surprising upsides that late-life...

Inconsistent availability, hot and cold cycling, unreliable commitment — here is what intermittency in a relationship looks like and the impact it produces

The problem that avoidance defers does not resolve. The intimacy it prevents does not develop another way. Here is what avoidance costs a relationship

Discover how trauma bonding affects survivors, creating a complex mix of love and loyalty amidst cycles of abuse and affection

The love languages of introverts are specific, deliberate, and sustained. Here is what they look like

Hoping is not a dating strategy. Here is what dating intentionally actually looks like — the honest assessment, and the decisions that produce better outcomes

Astrology provides structure, shared language, and community in dating. It does not predict compatibility. Here is the honest picture

Delve into the second marriage phenomenon. Discover what makes some succeed and others fail

Uncover the dynamics of the dating persona and understand its role in shaping early romantic encounters and relationships

Considering dating a colleague? Understand the factors that can make or break a workplace romance before diving in

Delve into the world of digital infidelity, where emotional connections blur the line of betrayal in committed relationships

Wounded healers choose partners who need fixing. Here is the psychology behind the pattern, what it costs both people

Housing costs, student debt, precarious work — economic pressures are reshaping relationship commitment in ways previous generations did not face

Ghosting, breadcrumbing, and situationships are all versions of the same avoidance. Here is what each one is, why it happens and what helps

Moving in together is one of the biggest decisions a couple makes. Here is what not discussing things beforehand creates

The introvert-extrovert pairing does not require either person to change. It requires both to understand what the other needs

Being chosen means active, ongoing, specific selection. Being settled for means something else. Here is the difference