Mindfulness is the act of being fully present in your daily life, paying attention to your five senses, and not being overly reactive to...
I am a marriage and family therapist living in Metro Detroit during the COVID-19 pandemic, and I am frustrated. There is a dichotomy on...
A friend of mine requested that I write an article differentiating between dating in a healthy way, and dating as a coping mechanism or...
Have you ever found yourself in a cycle of emotional overwhelm in your relationships? This could very well be due to the amount of...
We all know the feeling. When we meet someone new whom we’re interested in, and we have a sudden rush of energy – emotionally,...
What does it mean to win or lose? In most sports, there is a clear winner and a clear loser. In respect our partner(s), we also tend to...
Meeting your partner’s other partner can be very stressful. It can be uncomfortable to spend time with the person whom you know is also...
When people are dating, and everything is new and exciting in their relationships, they often think their new partner can do no wrong....
Mindfulness is the act of being fully present in your daily life, paying attention to your five senses, and not being overly reactive to...
Arguing with your partner is never a fun experience. However, certain arguments are worse than others. These arguments can escalate...
We all have different communication styles. Over time, we fall into certain communication patterns with our partners. We may have learned...
In the United States, and in most places around the world, monogamy is the default relationship style that people fall into. In romantic...
The Holiday Season can be incredibly stressful for anyone, and having multiple partners sometimes adds to the stress of the season. How...
Many kinds of people can be a part of your support network. Family, friends, partners, pets, neighbors, teachers, coaches, and clergy can...
If you are currently in a polyamorous relationship, or are thinking of entering into a polyamorous relationship, it is likely that you...
Have you ever thought about who you are attracted to? Have you been confused by your sexual orientation? Are you a mental health...
What are your beliefs about love and sex? What do you believe about relationships? How should you be treated by friends, family, and...
If you are a mental health clinician, it is important to be aware of the difference between biological sex, gender identity, gender...
Are you new to polyamory? Have you just heard the term polyamory, and want to learn more? Do you have a friend or family member who...
It’s been a while. I am, undoubtedly, an entirely different person than I was when I posted my first article on this blog. Because it has...
