Here’s the best way to be honest about your level of enthusiasm.
This Is Why Your Relationship Feels Like Work
Let’s take a look at what motivates you.
Let’s take a look at what motivates you.
What’s the Opposite of a High-Maintenance Relationship?
If you’re thinking something like “easygoing,” or “chill”… think again.
If you’re thinking something like “easygoing,” or “chill”… think again.
Before You Call Something ‘Toxic’, Consider This
Language is important. We need to understand how and why.
Here’s the forgotten word that could avoid endless bickering and help build consensus. The word toxic, as it’s popularly used these days, has its roots in the concept of “toxic mimicry,” first introduced by environmentalist and award-winning author Derrick Jensen in his book, Endgame:¹ I used to believe that civilization is a culture of parodies. Rape is…
Pain vs. Suffering — What Can Be Learned From Studying the Brains of Meditators
“It isn’t what happens to us that causes us to suffer; it’s what we say to ourselves about what happens.” ~Pema Chodron
“It isn’t what happens to us that causes us to suffer; it’s what we say to ourselves about what happens.” ~Pema Chodron
Emotional Outsourcing Doesn’t Work in the Long Run, Fellas.
In a long-term relationship — healthy, happy, loving, supportive, fulfilling, resilient, intimate, connected — they will come to realize that they’re in it for the same reasons and they want the same things.
In a long-term relationship — healthy, happy, loving, supportive, fulfilling, resilient, intimate, connected — they will come to realize that they’re in it for the same reasons and they want the same things.
Stop Calling It a ‘Communication Problem’
If you’re adults and speak the same language fluently, “communication” isn’t the problem—it’s only an issue because you’ve made it one.
If you’re adults and speak the same language fluently, “communication” isn’t the problem—it’s only an issue because you’ve made it one.
How to Handle Emotions
A few things to know about your feelings that might shed some light on what to do with them.
A few things to know about your feelings that might shed some light on what to do with them.
For Couples Who Love Each Other But Wonder If They’re Compatible
Perfect match… or deep connection?
Perfect match… or deep connection?
Why I Outed My Own Lie to My Girlfriend
For a different reason than you might think.
For a different reason than you might think.
On Music, Cooking and Sex
Once you learn the theory behind them, you become consistently great.
Once you learn the theory behind them, you become consistently great.
We’re Social Animals, Isolation Isn’t Great For Us
Contact with others is part of how we regulate our physiology.
Contact with others is part of how we regulate our physiology.
Believe It or Not, It’s Still Possible for a Woman to Be Too Capable to Be Considered a Good Mate. WTF!
The problem is, we’re still stuck with our grandparents’ sensibilities about how romantic relationships are supposed to work.
The problem is, we’re still stuck with our grandparents’ sensibilities about how romantic relationships are supposed to work.
Being Monogamous With a Non-Monogamous Partner
It isn't a rule that couples have to have the same set of rules for each other. Here's an example of why, and how, it can work.
It isn’t a rule that couples have to have the same set of rules for each other. Here’s an example of why, and how, it can work.
Confidence as a Relationship Superpower
12 ways confidence gave me a much-needed ego… and greater confidence let me set my ego aside.
12 ways confidence gave me a much-needed ego… and greater confidence let me set my ego aside.
Don’t ‘Compromise’ in Your Relationship. Do This Instead.
The opposite of lone-rangering isn’t compromise, it’s co-creation.
The opposite of lone-rangering isn’t compromise, it’s co-creation.