When we talk about empathy and sympathy, we often use the terms interchangeably. Like they’re the same things. But in reality, empathy and sympathy are very different feelings, and they’re very ...

Its amazing how small fights can turn into huge blow-ups. Suddenly it can feel as if your heart is being ripped out of you and everything is falling apart. There’s nothing wrong with you, that’s just ...

Vulnerability is a choice. It is a decision to be open to the risk of pain in exchange for the reward of a deep, existential connection.

Most of us don’t know how to make a real apology. That’s not surprising, because most of us have been taught from early childhood how to give fake apologies. You probably first learned how to give an ...

When the sex stops in your relationship, or you start having sex much less frequently, people usually think that it means there’s been a change in desire. They try to explain the change in their ...

For every couple, there are some topics that are sure to cause a fight. For some, it's the kids, money, vacations, household chores, or what Netflix movie to watch. But even though these conversations ...

The phrase “Emotional Processing” or “Processing your Emotions” has become extremely popular recently. But what exactly does it actually mean? If you go online, you’ll find a million different ...

Polyamory, Open Marriage, Ethical Non-Monogamy. These words have become a part of our vocabulary, but what do they really mean? Are these real relationships? Or are they just fancy new names for ...

Grief is usually associated with the mourning process that comes after a loved one dies. But, in most cases, grief actually begins well before death. This is true both for the person who dies, who ...