You’re on the way to a job interview when all of a sudden, the burner! Did you shut off the burner on your stove? The prickly wash of panic charges through your body as you frantically cobble together memories, searching desperately for a specific one: you shutting...
When falling in love, everything is exciting. You’re a kid in a candy store of dopamine, oxytocin, butterflies, and anticipation. A new relationship makes you feel so alive, and the best part about it is these feelings simply occur. Then life happens. Your brain...
As a parent, your child’s wellbeing is hands down your number one priority. You’ve bandaged cuts and attended to bruises with loving care, doing your best to comfort your child—all the while wishing there was more you could do. And when you see your child struggle...
When planning a wedding, the air is abuzz with excitement. The focus is geared toward dresses and tresses, venues and menus. And yet… At this point, we all know the statistics: in the USA, the likelihood of getting a divorce is between 40 and 50 percent. And that’s...
The word “love” is yet another great example of how the English language fails us. You’ve probably heard the Inuit have over 50 words for “snow,” and even though snow can get pretty deep, love is way deeper. It’s a complex feeling experienced in different ways, and...