Your 20s in America are sold to you as the “best years of your life.” Movies tell you it will be a montage of rooftop parties in Brooklyn, romantic road trips to Big Sur, and falling in love with a charming stranger in a coffee shop. The Reality: It’s mostly swiping left on Hinge until
Signing the divorce papers feels like the end of the world. The silence in the house is deafening. The weekends without the kids feel like torture. And the thought of going on a “first date” again? It feels terrifying, exhausting, and frankly, impossible. You might be asking yourself: “Am I damaged goods?” “Who would want
We have all been there. You are sitting in the car, the radio is off, and the silence is deafening. You just had a fight, but you aren’t even sure what it was about. Was it the dishes? Was it the tone of voice? Or was it something much older that has been festering for
They say money makes the world go round. In relationships, it can also make the world stop. You can have perfect chemistry, shared goals, and deep love, but if you are fighting about money, everything else starts to crumble. In fact, research consistently shows that money is the #1 cause of divorce in the United
It starts small. Maybe it’s your mother-in-law rearranging your kitchen cabinets because “it makes more sense this way.” Maybe it’s your father-in-law making passive-aggressive comments about your career choice at Thanksgiving dinner. Or maybe it’s the guilt trips whenever you say you can’t visit for the weekend. Suddenly, you aren’t just fighting about the kitchen
Have you ever been sitting right next to your partner on the couch, watching Netflix, and yet felt… miles apart? You talk about the bills. You coordinate who is picking up the kids or walking the dog. You function perfectly as “roommates” or “business partners.” But that deep, electric feeling of being understood? It feels
Have you ever felt the shattering impact of a broken promise, a betrayed confidence, or a blatant deception? The feeling of trust being eroded can be devastating, leaving behind a landscape of hurt, doubt, and uncertainty. Whether it’s in a romantic partnership, a family dynamic, a friendship, or even a professional setting, a breach of
Jealousy is one of the most common challenges couples face, yet it can feel overwhelming when it shows up in your relationship. If you’ve been asking yourself how to deal with a jealous partner, you’re not alone. Many relationships suffer when insecurity, comparison, or fear takes over. The good news? With the right approach, it’s
In any relationship, it’s important to pay attention to warning signs that may indicate potential problems. This blog post discusses the top 5 red flags in a relationship, including lack of communication, controlling behavior, lack of trust, emotional or physical abuse, and lack of support. By recognizing these warning signs early on, you can protect yourself and make informed decisions about your relationship. Trust, respect, communication, support, and equality are essential for a healthy relationship. Don’t settle for anything less.
One-sided polyamory happens when one person in a couple is open to multiple romantic or sexual partners while the other prefers monogamy. It can feel unfair or confusing. For example, in some open marriages one spouse pursues outside relationships (perhaps to explore new feelings), while the other partner does not have that freedom. If only
Polyamory, at its heart, means “many loves.” It describes the practice of having multiple loving, consensual relationships at the same time. Increasingly, many people in the U.S. are learning that love and commitment can take different forms beyond the traditional one-partner model. Instead of an exclusive partnership model, polyamorous people build networks of relationships with
Polyamory – consensual romantic relationships with more than one person – has gained visibility in recent years, yet many polyamory myths still persist. It’s often portrayed as chaotic, unstable, or purely about sex. But what does research actually tell us? In fact, psychologists and social scientists have started to uncover surprising truths about ethical non-monogamy.