How to Stop Dating the Wrong People We all have war stories from the dating scene, whether we’re in it now or we’ve been in it in the past. Dating the “wrong” people is just part of the game. It happens to the best of us. But what if you find yourself consistently ending up …
Long-held taboos have kept women from talking about, understanding, and pursuing a higher level of sexual well-being. It’s 2023 and it’s still taboo to discuss female sexual pleasure. Many of us are not aware of the importance of pleasure to our physical well-being, or even think that we do not deserve to experience it. In …
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How to honor your individual needs within the context of a long-term relationship. There’s a point in most relationships when you start to refer to yourself as a “we” more often than an “I.” The transition often happens subtly as the two of you form a new identity together, your “couple identity.” Out of a …
This is your year for setting boundaries, voicing your needs, and experiencing the joy of fulfilling connection. This new year, it’s time to DO YOU, NEW – and a better YOU requires evaluating the relationships in your life. Which ones are bringing you joy and fulfilling connection? Which ones are preventing you from further growth …
Navigating Differing beliefs, social pressures, & The Holiday Blues The holidays are not always the joyous time we’re told they should be. For many of us, the holiday season is fun and festive while also being stressful and chaotic. In this article, we explore the ways in which the holiday season affects our well-being, emotionally, …
When personal or professional growth pushes us to redefine our friendships. Life has a way of redefining our friendships for us. As we experience growth in our career, or invest in family relationships or our emotional well-being, our friendships naturally change. But what happens if we choose to intentionally redefine our friendships in the midst …
What To Do When Giving Becomes a Lifestyle Maybe you’ve heard the term “codependency” but don’t really know what it means. Or maybe you’ve only heard about it in extreme situations, where one person in the relationship is struggling with mental health or substance abuse. But codependency can occur in any relationship, not just romantic …
Read on if you’ve recently been asked, “When are you giving me grandbabies?” Getting a degree. Buying a house. Getting married. Starting a family. All of these are considered “life milestones.” And while they can bring excitement and joy, they can also inspire anxiety and frustration. Whether you are currently pursuing one or more of …
At the beginning of the pandemic, when many couples were quarantined at home together, there was talk of a potential “COVID baby boom” to be expected 9 months later. However, there was no baby boom. And here’s the reason why: “Two zebras won’t mate in front of a lion.” Translation: in the presence of a …
“Social success” means something vastly different to each of us. Pop culture, and especially social media, has made us feel like a successful social life equates to a large circle of close friends who are always out doing stuff together. For some us (looking at you, extroverts), spending lots of time with groups of friends …
