For many couples, conversations about body changes are some of the hardest conversations to have — not because couples are superficial or unloving, but because these topics touch deeply vulnerable places in all of us. You may be thinking to yourself: “I don’t even...
Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your partner feeling completely misunderstood, even though you were trying so hard to explain yourself? Maybe the conversation started small. One person felt hurt, disappointed, lonely, or overwhelmed. But within...
The first time my husband, then boyfriend, came to visit my family, I had to sit him down and warn him that my family might be “a lot.” I briefed him that there would be kisses and hugs, even though it was their first time meeting him. I warned him about the prayers...
For many people, social media is a cornerstone of life. It’s a place people go to find out what drama is happening with their favorite celebrities, get life hacks, recipes, and inspiration from their favorite influencers, and learn who from their graduating class has...
A couple I've been working with for several months — I'll call them Sara and Nate — shared something with me recently, almost sheepishly. They'd had an argument a few nights ago. It was a familiar one: Sara had come home exhausted after a long day and needed space to...
Dinner is over, dishes are still on the table. Natalie is talking about her day — something stressful, something that mattered. Jack nods, eyes fixed on his phone, thumb scrolling. “Are you listening?” Natalie asks. “Yeah,” Jack replies, not looking up. She goes...
Have you ever been in a fight with your partner and wondered why the argument felt so entrenched? Your partner was so focused on being right that they missed your tears or dismissed your emotional experience altogether. Sometimes it’s more than a frustrating...
It starts with a toothbrush...then a drawer...then, the big question: "Should we move in together?" This key question has become a lot bigger than just the act of moving in itself. From the rising cost of living to mixed messages from family or friends to combining...