Family & Parenting
Holidays, and why they produce so many arguments
A period of enforced proximity, high expectations and disrupted routine, which is a reliable formula.
Topic
expectations
Every Relationship Punch article tagged expectations — 4 pieces across 3 sections.
Dating
Being clear about what you are looking for
Ambiguity about intentions is the default and it produces most of the avoidable distress in early dating.
Dating
How long the early phase lasts
The intensity of a new relationship has a fairly predictable course, and mistaking its end for a problem causes avoidable damage.
Communication
Saying what you actually want
Hinting is the default in most relationships, and it fails for structural reasons rather than because the partner is inattentive.