Being in a relationship opens up a mirror to your psyche. You learn a lot when you are in a partnership. There comes a defining moment when you can even get a sense of who you are and what drives and ...

Relationships thrive on connection, but they also require clear boundaries to function healthily. The most destructive boundary issue plaguing modern couples isn’t about major violations like ...

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Boundaries are limits a person sets based on what they consider acceptable, comfortable, and appropriate. Boundaries communicate people’s needs and expectations from others. Boundaries help people ...

So you’ve decided to “keep things casual” with your FWB, but now you’re wondering how you’re going to make it work so things don’t get messy (no situationships here). Setting boundaries is vital for ...

I'd just got in the bath when my phone buzzed on the window sill. It was, alas, out of reach. But I had a sneaking suspicion of who the message was from. I got up and leaned across to my device, bath ...

What defines a balanced relationship? How do we navigate the delicate equilibrium between respect and autonomy in our partnerships? At the core of these questions lies the concept of ...

Over the last few decades, the cultural standards for “normal” relationships have begun to change in significant ways. In place of the traditional nuclear family, more and more people are starting to ...

Nearly everyone shares the experience of, at some point in life, realizing that healthy boundaries aren’t what they thought they were. A personal conflict with a friend, coworker, or romantic partner ...