Hi friends, If dating has ever made you want to scream into a throw pillow or question your entire worth as a human, you’re not alone. I hear this stuff all the time in therapy: people wondering, Why does dating suck so much?  or Why does one unanswered text send me into an emotional spiral?  Let’s talk about it. Because here's the deal: dating isn’t just dating. It brings up all our old crap. That situationship that fizzled out last week? That moment you got ghosted after da

Many couples want deeper intimacy but find themselves stuck in power struggles, fights or loneliness. Whether it shows up as one partner always deciding or the other walking on eggshells, inequality can quietly erode connection. In this post, we’ll explore why equality in relationships is essential for emotional safety, intimacy, and long-term trust. "Both love and democracy depend on voice -- having a voice and also the resonance that makes it possible to speak and be heard.