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”Research shows that what men do in a relationship is by a large margin the crucial factor that separates a great relationship from a failed one. This does not mean that a woman doesn’t need to do her part, but the data proves that a man’s actions are the key variable that determines whether a... read more

Navigating the Waters of Dating: Advice for the Newly Awakened

A few weeks ago, a close friend of mine celebrated their 21st birthday marking a milestone in their journey through life. As we gathered yesterday for a meet-up, I found myself in a conversation that I hadn't anticipated. My friend, who had recently experienced what some might call a sexual... read more

Things to avoid in relationships

The Gottman Institute writes extensively about healthy relationships. These four things (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling) destroy relationships.

Psychology Fun Facts!

Hey everyone, I'm a therapist who likes to share what I've learned through articles and fiction on my site, and this seems like another good place to share and learn some of the mant quirks of our minds. Fellow psychologists or psychology enthusiasts, feel free to comment with your own fun facts!... read more

Esther Perel and more

Anyone on here know Esther Perel, and think she's even deeper than John Gottman and more authentic than Brene Brown? Lol, I am "in transit" between relationships (and already been Lone Wolf too large a chunk of life), so I am trying different avenues to find intriguing chat... and apparently this... read more

Conflictele fac parte dintr-o relație reală și vie.

Adesea credem că o relație bună ar trebui să fie lipsită de certuri. Fără supărări, fără tensiuni. Doar armonie, înțelegere și iubire continuă. Așa ne-au obișnuit filmele – să vedem doar începutul frumos, declarațiile, reîntâlnirile spectaculoase, finalul fericit. Dar acolo se oprește povestea pe... read more