by Wilrieke | Jul 26, 2021 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Gender & being queer, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Parenting, Relationships, Sexuality
There is this idea about romantic relationships that they either exist or not. In Dutch we say it’s “on” or it is “off”. There may be a “blinker-phase” where the on and off alternate at a pace faster than gossip can catch up...
by Wilrieke | Jun 15, 2021 | Attachment Dynamics, Dealing with Trauma, Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships
Are you a nerd for self-psychologizing like I am? Reading the books, doing the work and the workshops and, maybe, as we start to understand the dynamics label those around us and ourselves as avoidant, anxious, or narcissistic? Just like I have, you may have listened...
by Wilrieke | May 4, 2021 | Attachment Dynamics, Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships, Sexuality
We all have patterns in our relationships. This is a short video with an exercise you may be interested...
by Wilrieke | Apr 14, 2021 | Courage & Fear, Debunking Lovesongs, Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships
We have all grown up amidst pop sings and fairytales that are all about love. But the things is, many of them are not about healthy love, but neediness, codependence and toxic relationships. Let’s debunk some of them! Today: Don’t You Want Me by The Human...
by Wilrieke | Feb 26, 2021 | Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships
Human beings have a choice: we can live with one partner, or have multiple. This choice may change over time, depending on e.g. life circumstances or the people we meet. Do you know your motivation for being/desiring to be monogamous or not right now? And are their...
by Wilrieke | Dec 27, 2020 | Attachment Dynamics, Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships
Have you done some research on attachment dynamics? If you haven’t and desire to relate with anyone, I strongly recommend you to get familiar with this topic. I know for myself that I am pretty insecurely attached, with a preoccupancy towards anxious attachment...
