robert firestone

Home (not again) for the Holidays

Many people are fresh off gathering with family this holiday season. Getting together with our... >>

The Destructive Ways We Self-Parent as Adults

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

Genuine Relating in an Imperfect World

Real-World Romance for Real-Life Partners Last month, I finished revising and updating The Fantasy Bond... >>

4 Reasons to Take Ownership of Your Feelings

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

Staying in Love While Staying Yourself

A lot of couples talk to me about their struggles to stay close to each... >>

Accepting Our Anger During the Pandemic

This January marks the 10th month that my husband and I have been quarantined in... >>

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3 Ways to Tell You’re Afraid of Intimacy

While most of us say we want love, pretty much all of us have some... >>

How to Go “All In” in a Relationship (Without Losing Yourself)

As a therapist, I spend a good amount of time exploring the push and pull... >>

Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: Part 2

My last blog addressed the challenge of maintaining enthusiasm for life at a time when... >>

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Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: Part I

The beginning of this month marks a half year of being quarantined in my home.... >>