Sitting, year after year with hundreds and hundreds of couples, I experience themes in human behavior that teach me a lot about the differences between people who are able to create beautiful love relationships, and those who struggle, believing that they’re just not “finding the right person,” or that true love is not in the stars for them. My findings are reflected in research on relationships, and like so much that science supports, truth can feel counterintuitive, certainly counter to what feels “natural and normal.”
10 Practices for Healthy Intimacy
Persephone Remembers
Surviving The Holidays
The holiday season brings with it some heightened excitement and feelings of togetherness when we share time with family and friends whom we don’t often see. And for many, this same season can bring increased anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and a sense of isolation. Why is this “wonderful time of year” consistently fraught with such significant distress?
Green Flags In Relationships
In a world where online dating has become the norm, people often feel discouraged by not finding true love, not feeling chemistry once they meet people in person, and disappointed that people's bios don't match who shows up. When I come across articles or memes naming qualities for choosing dating or life partners, I'm often struck by what feels surface level and not based on what actually leads to lasting chemistry and healthy intimacy.