Today started off like any other day. You woke up, brushed your teeth, and then walked back into the bedroom. Then you found your partner sitting on the unmade bed, staring at their hands. They look absolutely miserable and deflated. “What’s wrong?” “I have to tell...
Happily ever after. That’s the dream, the end-all-be-all goal of any romantic relationship. The underlying message seems to be that if you’re lucky enough to find the right person—your soulmate—it happens naturally. All you have to do is… nothing. Let’s have a moment...
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...
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...
This is for couples and singles alike. Many of us grow up with unrealistic expectations of love. These ideas are often limited, portrayed as a feeling, such as butterflies, non-stop chemistry, or someone coming along and sweeping you off your feet. Deeper aspects of...
