Love is in the EUR

Conversations on love today are becoming increasingly complex. On the other hand, there are still traditional relationships all around us.  Celebrating love is a privilege, and this Valentine’s special highlights some beautiful relationships and their stories as well as scientific reasons for why we feel the way we do.

People are cautious of ‘red flags’ while finding a partner, indications that this person might be toxic or in other ways incompatible. In this video, students discuss what their absolute red flags are.

Open relationships can be complicated without honesty and trust. In the article below, couple Louka and Em describe how they first met and what their open relationship is like.

Relationships look different for everyone, some people have been dating for two months while others have been in long-term relationships for nine years. The article shows the love between different couples on campus.

Have you ever wondered why your heart literally hurts when it’s broken? This clinical psychology professor researches why the feelings run so deep. Read more in the article below to learn the science behind the pain.

The Erasmus Love Lab is a cosy place to foster conversation. Four students gathered together, sharing their experiences with love that breaks traditional barriers. Read the full story below.

Woudestein campus is home to education and research. It’s also known for being a place where students can meet their future partners. In this article below, a couple met at Woudestine in the 70s and have been together since.

Back in 2019, EM wrote about a love story of a couple who met and worked at the Rotterdam School of Management. They also had quite a unique marriage proposal and have since been married. Curious to know what they are up to four years later? Read more below.

Online dating is never easy, but for some it works out. Two students from IBEB met during a zoom call in the pandemic for a class assignment. The rest is history. Read below how their relationship blossomed from that one zoom call.

Sometimes, small decisions can change the course of your life. Below, a lecturer in the Media department came to Erasmus and his original plan was to leave for Sweden; he had no intention of finding a partner. However, during his first year at the Media department he met his current wife. Read below to find out more!

Long-distance relationships can be complex, but given the technology, couples can be even more close today. Sometimes, couples decide to end the relationship due to the distance, but this couple decided to stay together. Read below how they got to know each other during a walk.