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The pandemic has changed so many aspects of our lives, and dating isn’t exempt. For instance, some folks are nervous about dating in a post-lockdown world, and others are keen to hop right into fast-tracked turbo relationships. That said, COVID-19 has changed much more than the way we date—it’s also led to a shift in […]
Some friendship faux pas are far easier to pinpoint than others—like, say, a betrayal of trust or questioning of character. And even for less egregious missteps than these, you may be able to sense when a good friend is peeved by something you did or said, whether or not they demonstrate it outwardly. However, certain […]
Stale, negative energy. That’s the best way I can describe the situation of having made up with your partner after a fight, and the bad feelings continue to linger. Relationship arguments are extra confusing to settle when your head and heart don’t forgive and actually let things go at the same time. Because though on […]
On a recent first date, the guy I was out with happened to mention his birthday. My heart dipped a little bit as I did some mental calculations: a Libra, sigh. So, I took the only logical recourse and calmly excused myself to the restroom, where I proceeded to climb out the window, permanently block […]
Obviously, you want to surround yourself with people who want the best for you; those who relish in your struggles or even misery simply aren’t team members you need making up your starting lineup for tackling life. But while it would be wise to avoid those who are prone to schadenfreude—the German term that describes […]
Anger in a relationship reduces us all to toddlers. You know what I mean—tantrums, tears, screaming, throwing clothes out the window, and then having nap. Anger isn’t an invalid feeling, but seeing the Anger Iceberg in time will keep your relationship from sinking faster than the Titanic. The Gottman Institute’s Anger Iceberg suggests we visualize […]
Ever worked really hard on a work presentation that went well but wished someone would’ve told you where there was room for improvement so you could make it even better next time? When we dedicate effort to an endeavor, we want to do well, and it’s human nature to feel that if we’re not improving, […]
Let’s say you’re enjoying a cozy night in with your partner, eating your favorite takeout and sipping wine. You’re ready to spend the next hour curled up on the couch, talking about…money. (You were with me up until the end of that scenario, right?) For a lot of couples, money isn’t exactly a romantic topic. […]
After a dismal two-plus years of pandemic times, you’d be an anomaly if COVID-19 didn’t change your life in some meaningful way. For one demographic of folks, it’s meant adjusting, postponing, or flat-out canceling their wedding (or wedding reception, at least). But now, with restrictions steadily easing, a wedding boom is upon us: The backlog […]
