The Celebrity Relationship Effect: Shaping Our Views on Love
We watch Dream Team couples like Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. We know all about how Jay-Z did Beyonce wrong by cheating on her. We are invested in watching every …
Navigating “the Ick” in Relationships: How to Handle Discomfort with Sensitivity and Respect
Does your partner do something that totally turns you off? Does the way they chew their food make you want to be sick? Are you rolling your eyes every time …
Demystifying Love Languages: Uncovering the Truth
Love languages, a concept popularized by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book “The 5 Love Languages,” have become widely embraced as a framework for understanding how individuals express and receive …
The Love (and Blind Spots) of Reality TV: A Critical Look at Shows like “Love is Blind”
Another season of “Love is Blind” was released on Netflix. With each new season, we get another cast of twenty to thirty-something attractive heterosexual couples to entertain us through a …
Love as a Decision: Navigating the Conscious Choice in Relationships
Love is not some whimsical emotion. Love is a choice. This may sound like a radical idea. However, love, often portrayed as a spontaneous and inexplicable emotion, is also a …
Ten Questions For A Relationship Consultant
You’ve decided to take a chance and have a consultation with a relationship consultant. Now what? What do you ask? Where do you begin? As a relationship consultant, my clients …
Embrace Love Beyond Valentine’s Day: Alternative Ways to Celebrate Your Relationship
Greeting Card Garbage I’m pretty sure all of the hype around Valentine’s Day was created by greeting card companies and the corporate greed of capatlism. However, Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly …
Nurturing Connection: Timeless Relationship Tips for a Stronger Bond
In the fast-paced world we live in, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship requires effort, understanding, and a sprinkle of love. Unfortunately, the Beatles didn’t quite have it right. Relationships …
Identifying Toxic Traits in Relationships: A Guide to Healthy Love
In the pursuit of fulfilling and lasting relationships, it is crucial to recognize and address toxic traits that can jeopardize the well-being of both partners. Whether handed down to us …