It’s not always obvious when we’re avoiding intimacy. It might go under our radar for years before we become cognizant of it, and even longer before we start to take action. Often we avoid intimacy through lack of physical contact, but it can run so much deeper than just the physical. The intimacy avoidant will […]

Forgiveness is a tricky but unavoidable aspect of human entanglement. Although we are social creatures, we are also independent and self-serving actors without the benefit of a stage. We wind up hurting one another and being hurt by one another as a perpetual theme in our story. If we expect to be successful at this […]

It can be an enormous challenge to set boundaries, especially with the people you love. Even with people who truly love you, it can feel paradoxically vulnerable to set a boundary (even a perfectly reasonable one). Is it possible to set boundaries in a loving way? How can we remain loving with the people we […]

Our families are the very first relationships we have. These early experiences become the foundation for how we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. The stories that are kept within our families, both the good and the bad, leave a mark on us as adults and can impact our future relationships. However, while […]

Friendship is more than just a type of relationship, it’s also a skill. In order to receive the sort of friendships you want to have, oftentimes we must first learn how to be that kind of friend to others. If we haven’t cultivated the skill of friendship, the ordeal of learning can appear overwhelming. But […]

In any relationship that lasts long enough, there comes a time when your partner will need your emotional support. Whether it comes as a result of a pregnancy, medical crisis, or family emergency, the right support can make all the difference in the world for the people we love. To maintain your most important relationships, […]

In the quest for love and companionship, the idea of “calling in” one’s perfect partner has gained traction as a transformative approach to relationship-seeking. Dating around can be fun, but there are only so many interesting (but bad) dates that a single person should have to handle. No matter how much we put ourselves out […]

Relationships are a fundamental part of our lives, providing us with love, support, and companionship. However, maintaining those relationships is by no means a simple proposition. People can grow apart, and our relationships change (by necessity) with the passing of time. The people that were right for us in one season of our lives may […]

Emotional intimacy is something we all need, but not always something that comes naturally to us. It can take a lot of courage to share your vulnerabilities, even with somebody you trust. If we don’t have a lot of experience letting people into our internal worlds, the prospect of letting our guard down can be […]

Relationship counseling is something a lot of loving couples consider as an option. When both parties are willing to improve their relationship in earnest, couples counseling can help your relationship come through the tribulations of life stronger rather than weaker. Not everyone has the best role models when it comes to relationships, and it isn’t […]