We’ve grown up hearing “till death do we part.” We seek “love at first sight” and feel entitled to “happily ever after.” Vows, myths, stories, and dreams help craft our collective culture. However, they do little to prepare us for relationships. Do you feel as [...]
For most people, monogamy is our default setting. Yet, so many couples are unhappy and most will split up. Does that mean non-monogamy is the answer? For some, perhaps. This is partly why the term “polyamory” is super popular these days. It sounds like an [...]
These days, reacting and outrage seem more and more common. It often feels more justified too! But, outside of extreme situations, outrage and angry reacting is rarely a productive, long-term choice. A healthy, happy life involves a fair amount of compromise and cooperation. Such resolutions [...]
Communication is key to all kinds of relationships. We seem to have new methods of communication arriving each day. This may increase the speed and convenience of interacting. Sadly, it doesn’t seem to be helping us foster deeper connections. In the end, however, it’s not [...]
Ah, the paradox of change. It’s inevitable. Some of us embrace it. Many — probably most — of us struggle against it with an iron will. Few admit it but random change is a scary prospect. But what about self-generated change? We can accept that [...]
Every single generation believes they live in the most dangerous of times. Maybe they’re all correct. Thus, by that logic, yes, our world of discord has never been more devoid of hope. Certainly, technology has brought the discord to our fingertips. This unquestionably adds [...]
There’s much more to anxiety than feeling nervous. An anxiety disorder is a condition with a wide variety of causes, symptoms, and potential treatments. It is also something that can teach and guide us. It serves notice that we have needs to identify. Once identified, [...]
Falling in love is just the first step. We’re taught to seek our “soul mate” and find “true love” but the most important lessons are too often left unstated. Committing to a relationship is a big and often wonderful decision. But, like everything else worth [...]
Everyone seems more anxious these days. There’s a really good reason for this: Everyone is more anxious these days. Human beings have always faced stressors but in today’s world, everything is easily amplified, accelerated, and exaggerated. What is Anxiety? At times, each of us feels nervous, shy, [...]
These days, outrage seems more and more common. It often feels more justified too! But, outside of extreme situations, outrage is rarely a productive, long-term choice. A healthy, happy life involves a fair amount of compromise and cooperation. Such resolutions become impossible if your reactions [...]