Relationship Advice

Even in perfect circumstances, romantic relationships can be hard. Think about it: between 40 and 50% of American marriages end in divorce–even the strongest partnerships are susceptible to difficulties with communication, trust, and conflict. And while partnerships can already be challenging, it becomes even harder when one-half of the couple struggles with mental illness. Relationship

Are you a jealous person? This is not a trick question: if you have a shred of self-awareness, you know how much of that green-eyed monster occupies your soul and can own up to it. For instance, I am one of the most jealous people ever to walk this Earth. I’m not proud of it,

To be honest with you, dear readers, this subject is something that even I struggle with, and I don’t think I’m alone in confusing emotional intimacy vs codependency. Rationally, I know the difference between the two—but when you are enmeshed with another human being, sometimes the lines can blur. Romantic relationships hinge on emotional intimacy,

Ah, the age-old age-gap debate is still going strong, and we obviously have thoughts on it—who doesn’t? We know that times they are a changin’, but some people’s perspectives and perceptions about men dating younger women or (gasp!) women dating younger men (aka the cougars) are shifting toward being a little more accepting of significant

Ever caught yourself gazing out of your office window, lost in thoughts about an enchanting escape? We know the feeling all too well. But why reserve such trips for special events only? The beauty of adulthood is the freedom to spontaneously decide on a vacation, “just because.” We’re here to say, go ahead and indulge

Hiya! Today, we’re going to explore a topic that’s incredibly meaningful (and important) for many of us, and that is emotional intimacy. Emotional intimacy is a must in all our close relationships, especially the romantic ones. And it isn’t just important when you’re a new couple getting to know one another, oh no. It’s more

The first year of marriage is a whirlwind. After the wedding, honeymoon, opening all of those beautiful gifts, writing out the thank you notes to the gracious gift-givers, and getting yourselves acclimated to being husband and wife, an entire year can feel like it passed by in the blink of an eye! And before you

It’s Valentine’s Day, lovers! The penultimate day of romance, roses, and those often sky-high, mostly unrealistic expectations that can leave your bank account in the red. If you are in the latter, don’t freak out—going all out on Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean overspending. In fact, some of the best and most heartfelt gestures cost little