Relationships
issue 004
‘There are as many forms of love as there are moments in time.’ ~ Jane Austen
editorial
What is love? What a question. Chemically, it's a powerful combination of dopamine, oxytocin, norepinephrine and serotonin. Psychologically, it's equal parts intimacy, commitment and passion. The ancient Greeks understood four types of love (kinship, friendship, romantic and divine) while Chinese tradition distinguishes just two: one emphasising actions and one emphasising universal love. While English has just the one word, Japanese has three with distinct nuances: one is related to maternal love, one to romantic love, and one for passionate love.
In Relationships, we explore love: how one couple made a (very) long distance relationship work for them; what a healthy relationship looks like; how to identify emotional abuse; and inspiration for the Valentine's Day alternative.
On top of all that, we've got a definitive guide to all the dating terms you need to know, from the weird (draking) to the wonderful (snack).
To our contributors, thank you. To our readers, enjoy. ■
Jade Sterling
features
(Un)healthy relationships
It may all look very healthy at the beginning, until something starts to change—in a flash.
behind every great man
by John Mitchell-Ross
I have the most wonderfully supportive wife and we’ve made our situation work for us.
special feature
the a to z of dating terms
All the wonderful (and sometimes weird) words you need to know
hidden bruises
by Claire Standen
In July of 2017, I experienced what I have since realised was a spiritual near-death experience.
why do women stay in bad relationships?
When you're in an abusive relationship, it is very hard to pinpoint where 'normal' ended and 'this' began.
what is gaslighting?
When you're in an abusive relationship, it is very hard to pinpoint where 'normal' ended and 'this' began.
want to write for us?
If you’ve got a story, we want to hear it.
a brief introduction to polyamory
by Kathryn Stone
Very basically put, polyamory is the idea of having more than one lover or partner.
let yourself and others grow
I heard something when I was younger that stuck with me: ‘the first thing you think is what you’ve been taught to think; the second is what you actually think’.
move over, valentine’s day
Love Valentine’s Day but find yourself single this year? Galentine’s Day is the day for you.
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