Latest news and stories about relationships in Portugal for expats and residents.
The true breaking point is rarely the act itself, but the silence that surrounds it.
Generation Z seems to self-sabotage when it comes to love. Out of fear. Out of insecurity. Out of opacity. Because they aspire to control over themselves and others. Because they live more dependent on clichés.
An expert advice column exploring how to balance personal identity and bisexuality within a committed relationship.
It is a form of manipulation in which someone tries to make another person doubt their own perception of reality or sanity. The manipulator denies facts or reinterprets them to destabilise the other person.
Catarina Lucas has previously appeared on Somos Todos Malucos; she is a psychologist who works mainly with couples and specialises in sexual health. Recent studies show that sex is becoming increasingly uncommon among couples—both new and long-term. What is going on?
“One day she turned up at our house with that woman with long, curly hair — she looked more like a lioness with her wild mane, wearing jeans and a denim jacket and a very low-cut top, several earrings in each ear, a tattoo on each wrist.” Every Saturday, Máxima publishes a short story about love in the 21st century, based on a real-life case.
One of the common complaints, from both women and men, is the lack of initiative on the part of women, which is linked to the so-called 'spontaneous desire'. Column by Tânia Graça.
The relationship has turned into a battleground. The question stops being 'endure it or leave' and becomes: which hurts a child less — living in a home without respect, or growing up apart from one of their parents?
“Then Gaspar suggested it: what if you missed the plane? I replied that that would be very difficult — unless a very, very large unforeseen event occurred or a much stronger force intervened.” Every Saturday, Máxima publishes a short story about love in the 21st century, based on a real case.
Looking better after a break-up isn't an urban myth. It's visible, studied and irresistible.
Our guest today is Erik de Vlieger, who tells the story of the Portuguese notary he fell in love with at first sight (and had to marry), and shares his The post The Resident Podcast: Interview with Erik de Vlieger appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Mum, do you know what can be one of the most important playgrounds for adults? Intimacy — through sexuality.
They are together in life but sleep in different beds or even different houses. They prioritise a good night’s sleep and show that restorative sleep can be an aphrodisiac in married life.
