How to stay devoted without losing your zest for life The Loyalty Trap You meet someone at a party. They’re married. As you shake hands, they glance at you, then look quickly away, avoiding eye contact like it’s an affair waiting to happen. Flirtation isn’t allowed, and even lingering too long in someone’s gaze […]
A lot of people believe that being in love means meeting every single need your partner has – emotional, sexual, intellectual, spiritual, social. All of it. You’re not just their person, you’re supposed to be their everything. This puts a lot of pressure on a relationship. Let’s be real, that puts a lot of pressure […]
Includes guidance for kids of different ages! Let’s be honest – this life takes work Let’s start with some real talk. Being poly isn’t the easy path, especially as a parent. (Though being monogamous actually sounds harder to me, because of all the suppression it would require… but I digress). Choosing this unconventional path requires […]
You’re not a bad partner for wanting more, you’re just growing. And you deserve to have honest, expansive conversations, even the uncomfortable ones. This guide walks you through how to start those conversations with care, clarity, and a high chance of success. And at the very end I’ll share 2 unexpected, research-based tips that make […]
You want closeness. You want to feel chosen. You want ease, affection, shared goals, a touch of magic, and some damn space to breathe. But if you’re like most people, you may be reacting in ways that sabotage the very things you say you want. Most people don’t realize they’re self-sabotaging until the damage has […]
You Have Chemistry and Connection. Let’s Deepen It. You’re that couple. People see you and want what you got – chemistry, attraction, and excitement flow easily between you. It’s a beautiful thing! Maybe New Relationship Energy is in full effect, but when those chemicals wear off, what’s left behind? Deep emotional intimacy requires more than […]
Your relationship used to feel like a team effort, but lately it’s more like you’re running in parallel rather than together, or even slowly drifting apart. Maybe one of you has taken up new interests, formed new perspectives, or started wanting different things out of life. These changes didn’t happen overnight, but slowly, they’ve made […]
You’re not fighting, but you’re also not fully seen or known. On paper, your relationship works—you rarely argue, and you genuinely enjoy each other’s company. But beneath that surface calm lies a quieter issue: important conversations never happen. You sidestep anything that might cause tension, so problems stay buried. Over time, that emotional avoidance creates […]
Your relationship is fine. People see you as a unit. You get along and you believe you have a future together. But there’s more. The “Good Enough” Couple You get along well, and there’s nothing wrong with your relationship—but you also know it could be better. You love each other, but you’re not deeply curious […]
Love is still there, but it’s buried under responsibilities. You’re surviving, not thriving. Description: You genuinely care for one another, but the demands of life have taken over. Between work, parenting, aging parents, bills, or the endless to-do list, your days are packed and your emotional reserves are running low. The relationship has shifted into […]