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Separation Theory

[Separation Theory] is integrative even beyond the blending of the psychoanalytic and existential views… It views people... >>

Love Addictions: Do You Have an Unhealthy Addiction to Love?

While the term “love addiction” may be controversial among mental health professionals, having an overwhelming... >>

Is Being Proud of Your Kids Really about You?

Parents often exclaim that they are so proud of their children. “She got into Harvard.” “He... >>

Passionate Love: What is the “spark” and how can we keep it alive?

Love is friendship set on fire. ~ Jeremy Taylor Many of us say we’d like to be... >>

How to “Make” Someone Fall in Love with You

Whenever I write an article about love or relationships, I inevitably receive one or two... >>

Falling Out of Love

When love starts to fade, before we even face the potential loss of the person... >>

Relationship Advice from Relationship Expert Dr. Lisa Firestone

We asked relationship expert Dr. Lisa Firestone for her advice on everything from how to... >>

You Don’t Really Know Yourself

Examining the persistence of our negative identity My life’s work has focused on understanding resistance... >>

True Love: What Love Is and What It Is Not

The topic of true love has been debated for centuries.  Cynics often swear it doesn’t... >>

Who’s the Boss in Your Relationship?

How common power dynamics destroy our closest relationships At a recent dinner party, I witnessed... >>