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Therapists make excellent friends. You should be friends with a therapist (or several! just not your own, for the obvious ethical...

Start your day off right by being mindful from the moment you wake up until carry that calm presence throughout your day. Take the...

Instead of falling into the cycle or criticism where you notice every fault and correct every mistake, try building a culture of...

Your partner doesn't know how to read your mind. Instead of hoping that they will meet your needs and guess your feelings, take the more...

Waiting to take the next step in your relationship can be difficult. If you're anxiously waiting for your partner to pop the question,...

Trust can be hard to establish with someone new, especially if you've been burned in the past. Let's look at how you can deal with trust...

Dr. Bailey Hanek answers your questions about sex therapy- what it is, if it's for you, and how to find a great sex therapist. As a...

The question we all ask ourselves after a relationship ends, and we really hope the answer is yes. If you've wondered if your ex is a...

Have you ever felt like you weren't happy with life even though you have everything you ever wanted? You might be missing two key...

Simone Biles has announced her withdrawal from several events in the Olympics gymnastics competition, both team and individual. Why? Why...

It's time we all stop striving for the unattainable standard of "perfect."There is no such thing as perfect, and trying to reach...

This post-pandemic is starting to feel a lot like freshman year of college. There is a lot of excitement, expectation, and energy. Let's...

We have all been through painful breakups. Let's take a look at why breakups are so devastating and disorienting, and can lead to...

Welcome to the Realistic Romance series, where I analyze and assess popular relationships in television and film. In each post we will...

Before you jump in bed with an ex, take time to think through the pros and cons (and get clear on your reasons and expectations). After...

You're mid-fight and your partner says maybe you should take a break so you can both calm down. You agree. But... now what? I'll tell you...

"Calm Down" might be the most triggering, angering thing a partner can say to you during an argument, but even more infuriating is that...

We all know the feeling of being overwhelmed during an argument, whether it's anger, sadness, frustration, or a mix of all three....

Negotiating roles and appreciating each person's contributions can be challenging, here are a few situations where money can negatively...

Welcome to the Realistic Romance series, where I analyze and assess popular relationships in television and film. In each post we will...