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Essays exploring some of the most common—and most difficult—questions people ask about relationships.
About Betrayal and Forgiveness:
The First Step is Getting Your Bearings
If you’ve been betrayed, your world has been turned upside down. Here’s how to begin to recover.
Forgiveness Isn’t Trust
If you’ve been betrayed, you may think forgiveness means restoring trust. It doesn’t.
About Communication:
It’s Not About Communication
Why learning communication rules is, basically, a complete waste of time.
About Intimacy:
The Passion Paradox
Why couples often sacrifice intimacy for the sake of stability—and why that strategy ultimately fails.
About Couples Therapy:
Why He Resists Couples Therapy
Why your partner—probably your male partner—resists going to therapy with you. And what you can do about it.
Work On It, Or Call It Quits?
You’re stuck in relationship limbo. How can you decide whether to keep working on it, or call it quits?
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