Steady relationship

In a steady relationship, one person defines the other as his/her partner and the other way around. The partners are committed to each other. They decide to be together and to stay together long-term.

Mostly the partners decide together how they want their relationship to be.

A man and a woman showing commitment to each other.

Vaste relatie

In een vaste relatie beschouwt de ene persoon de andere als zijn/haar partner en omgekeerd. De partners zetten zich voor elkaar in. Ze besluiten om samen te zijn en ook op lange termijn samen te blijven.

Meestal beslissen de partners samen wat zij van de relatie verwachten.

Een man en een vrouw tonen dat ze zich voor elkaar inzetten.

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CAW - Centrum Algemeen Welzijn
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Family doctor
You can talk to a family doctor about almost every intimate issue. If necessary the family doctor can refer you to a specialised health professional. Find a family doctor in your neighbourhood:
Community health centre (wijkgezondheidscentrum)
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