The Destructive Ways We Self-Parent as Adults

The relationship we have with our parents or primary caretakers is almost never black or... >>

Are You Sabotaging Yourself?

Many people struggle with reconciling what they think they want with what they go about... >>

How to Let People Help You

All of us have a longing to be the recipient of caring gestures and offerings... >>

Why It’s Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things

Most of the time, I write about the downsides of self-criticism – so much so... >>

Why We Must Keep Nurturing Connection

If these past 18 months have forced us to evaluate anything, it’s the importance of... >>

Why We Don’t See Ourselves Clearly

On any given day of our lives, our self-esteem is likely to hit plenty of... >>

4 Reasons to Take Ownership of Your Feelings

There is a common pattern to the way many people tell stories about their emotions,... >>

Why We Should Stop Treating Love Like a “Pie”

I recently read a famous short story by Amy Bloom about an adult woman at... >>

Are You Repeating Your Parents’ Traits?

The reasons we act like our parents may not seem like a great mystery. Even... >>

How Focusing on the Bigger Picture Can Help Your Relationship

Every relationship has its ups and downs. For many couples, these dips can occur on... >>