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From having unrealistic and unfair expectations, to handling fights badly, here are the top mistakes people make in their relationships....

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

If you watched Season 3 of Succession, I'm sure you have some strong opinions about Shiv and Tom. I do too. Let's talk transactional...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

Now that you know why your partner isn't excited about couples therapy, here are some ways to gently encourage them to consider it....