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Of the millions of books about love, one favorite is The Course of Love, written by British author and philosopher Alain de Botton. A common theme in many of his works centers around the idea that: Love, in all its complexities, is the one facet of life we will...
Dating is hard. Sometimes you’re swept off your feet. Other times, you’re underwhelmed or you have no idea what’s next. And the third date often marks a turning point: things may feel more exciting—or more uncertain. If you're dating with intention and hoping for a...
My client sits on the couch across from me with a pained expression. She and her partner just had another fight where his anger scared and belittled her. When this situation happened not long ago, she promised herself she would leave if it ever happened again. But...
It's common to hear the term narcissist — it's become a therapy buzzword. Many will describe a narcissist as someone who thinks highly of themselves, is self-centered, and doesn't empathize with others. It's not uncommon to hear others comment about their...
Relationships can provide some of the greatest joys, profound love, and comforting securities. Yet relationships also trigger anxiety and bring some of our heaviest fears and scariest longings to the surface. It’s typical to worry about your relationship or your...
Do you ever worry about rocking the boat in your relationship? Maybe you feel resentful or unseen, but hold back from saying anything because you fear it will make things worse. You're not alone. Conflict avoidance might feel like the safest route to protect your...
If you and your significant other are stuck in repetitive and unhealthy cycles and you’re both on very different pages about a solution, it’s natural to feel alone and overwhelmed. For some, couples therapy or individual therapy may be a natural choice, but a lot...
Finding your partner, your “person,” the love of your life, the “one” is never as easy as it looks in the movies. You’ll often hear people say, “When you know, you know,” but it rarely seems to be that clear. Many of us were brought up with the belief that falling...
When people date unconsciously, they often cycle through relationship after relationship and never really find what they’re looking for. We’ve put together some tips for how to begin new patterns of dating consciously and intentionally, where you are as connected to yourself as you are to your partner.
