A blog for relational enlightenment.
Whether you’re struggling with an avoidant partner, longing to feel valued, or healing from a breakup, this blog goes beyond surface-level advice and gives you the tools to build the kind of connection you’ve always craved.
I’m a therapist, TEDx speaker, and Big 5 author, and I’ve spent years helping people find lasting joy within themselves and their relationships.
When Coldplay’s kiss-cam landed on tech CEO Andy Byron and his colleague—who wasn’t his wife—it set off a media firestorm. Within days, he resigned and the internet had a field day. But beneath the viral moment is a much bigger issue we don’t talk about nearly enough:
Infidelity at work is far more common than people think.
We’ve all been there. You’re upset and before you know it, you’re no longer just talking about the thing that hurt you. You’re bringing up last week, last month, last year and everything under the sun that’s ever bothered you about your partner. It’s a communication pattern therapists call kitchen sinking and it’s one of the fastest ways to shut down real connection in a relationship.
Relationships don’t thrive by accident. They thrive because both partners consistently practice habits that strengthen their bond, even when life gets messy. Here’s what healthy couples do often—and why it matters:
Whether you saw it coming or got blindsided, losing someone you loved (or even just thought you loved) can feel like your whole world is crumbling. It’s messy, painful, and can make you question everything—yourself, your choices, even the meaning of love.
