Editorial principles

The purpose of this website

PaarBalance supports people in leading happy and fulfilling relationships. The service is aimed at couples in all walks of life who want to improve or deepen their relationship.

On PaarBalance you will find:

Comprehensive information  on all topics related to partnership, from communication and conflict resolution to sexuality and intimacy.
Practical tips and exercises  for everyday life to help you strengthen your relationship.
Inspiration and motivation  through stories and testimonials from other couples.
Professional help  through couples counseling and coaching.

Our goal is to support you in this,

to build a strong and trusting relationship with your partner,
to resolve conflicts constructively,
To improve your communication,
To recognize and express their needs and desires,
and to lead a happy and fulfilling life together with your partner.

PaarBalance is a service offered by PaarBalance GmbH.

The editorial team of PaarBalance

The PaarBalance team consists of experienced editors, authors and experts, all of whom are passionate about the topic of happy relationships.

Our editorial team:

Responsible for the creation and quality assurance of all content on PaarBalance.
Research current topics and trends related to partnerships.
Write informative and helpful articles that meet the needs of our readers.
Interviews experts and couples to shed light on different perspectives and experiences.
Ensure that all content on PaarBalance is scientifically sound and up-to-date.

Scientific management & quality assurance:

Prof. Dr. Ludwig Schindler (Diploma Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Author)

Dr. Judith Gastner (Diploma Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Educator and Couple Therapist)

We are convinced that happy relationships are based on a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding. With our work, we want to support people in creating this foundation and strengthening their relationships.

Furthermore, we collaborate with a network of external experts, including couples therapists, psychologists, and sexologists. These experts support us in content creation and quality assurance.

Our goal is to make PaarBalance one of the leading websites for information and tips on happy relationships.

Design principles

PaarBalance strives to make all content increasingly user-friendly and accessible.

Our principles:

Clarity and comprehensibility:  We use simple and understandable language that is accessible to everyone.
Relevance and timeliness:  All content on PaarBalance is relevant to the needs of our users and is regularly updated.
Objectivity and balance:  We present different perspectives and opinions on all topics related to the partnership.
Scientific foundation: We want to contribute to making important and scientifically sound findings from relationship research known and disseminated.
Integrity and trustworthiness: Trustworthy and reputable reporting is of central importance to us.

We use various media to make our content appealing and informative, including text, images, videos and infographics.

Our goal is to provide our users with an optimal learning experience and to support them in leading happy and fulfilling relationships.

Quality assurance procedures

All content on PaarBalance is created and reviewed by a team of experienced editors, authors and experts.

External experts , including couple therapists, psychologists and sexologists, support us in quality assurance.

Basis for all content Our pages contain scientific findings, relevant studies and proven methods from psychotherapeutic practice.

We guarantee:

Quality: We strive to provide scientifically sound, up-to-date and relevant content.
Reliability:  Our information comes from reputable sources.
Objectivity: We strive to present different perspectives and opinions.
Transparency: We clearly and explicitly mark content that we quote from other sources.

Our goal is to provide our users with the best possible information and support.

Principles of updating

Up-to-dateness is important to us . All content on PaarBalance is regularly updated to ensure it is always current.

We review all content:

At least once a year.
More often, when there are new findings or developments.

Additionally :

We enable participation in information and recommendations that are relevant even at short notice via our newsletter [Subscription via the link in the footer https://www.paarbalance.de/newsletter/ possible]
We offer our users the opportunity to point out outdated content to us.

Our goal is to provide our users with the most up-to-date and relevant information possible.

Advertising, sponsoring & financing

The content on PaarBalance is free from external advertising and commercial influences.

The website is financed by PaarBalance GmbH itself. This financing comes from paid services such as PaarBalance Online Coaching.

Independence and objectivity are important to us.

We are free from influence by sponsors or other interest groups.
Our content is based on scientific findings, relevant studies and proven methods from psychotherapeutic practice.
Our goal is to provide our users with objective information and the best possible personal support.

Transparency is important to us.

We clearly and explicitly mark content that we quote from other sources.
Users can use our contact form https://www.paarbalance.de/kontakt/ to inform us about outdated, incorrect or misleading content.
We take these reports seriously and will address them promptly.

Our goal is to be a trustworthy and reliable source of information on the topic of "partnership design & relationship quality".