Independent on Saturday

7 secrets to a healthy relationship, according to a counsellor

Love language

Humans are social creatures; it’s practically embedded in our DNA to seek out connections with others. Think of it like this: way back when we were living in caves and trying not to become a mammoth’s lunch, being in a group improved our chances of survival.

Fast forward to now, and this translates into seeking relationships for all sorts of benefits – support, love and companionship, among others. In short, we’re searching for someone to Netflix and chill with.

With modern-day dating, roommate searches and endless group chats, it’s clear: we still really crave each

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday4 min readInternational Relations
‘Cycle Of Retaliation Must Stop’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an end to “the dangerous cycle of retaliation” in the Middle East, echoing global calls for calm following reports of strikes on Iran by Israel after the Islamic republic’s missile and drone attack
Independent on Saturday2 min read
Pupil Aims For Olympic Dream One Lap At A Time
SARAH Sykes dreams of becoming a professional swimmer and the Midlands schoolgirl is working her way there one lap at a time. At daybreak when most tweens are still asleep, the 12-year-old puts on her bathing suit and plunges into a pool of cold wate
Independent on Saturday3 min read
Experts Sound Alarm Over Floods
“Alarming” consequences loom for KwaZulu-Natal if town planning regulations are not enforced to mitigate the effects of heavy weather. Non-compliance and lax enforcing, especially in built-up areas of KwaZulu-Natal, would continue to yield catastroph

Related Books & Audiobooks