Dearest Readers, Relationships are at once fundamental and transcendental, and one of the challenges for those of us who presume to study them is that we are constantly pulling focus in order to appreciate their essence at different levels. One minute we are zooming in to observe funny little brain molecules. We want to know… Continue reading Becoming Sensitive to the Sacred
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Six Things to Know About Infidelity
The revelation of an infidelity is an intense experience for both the offending and the hurt partner. The aftermath is a period of overwhelming shock, confusion, pain, and uncertainty. Partners have tremendous difficulty making sense of their own hurt, much less understanding one other’s. Most of us simply do not have the life experience to… Continue reading Six Things to Know About Infidelity
How to Spot an Ambivalent Partner (Even If It’s You!)
It is normal to experience uncertainty about your relationship, particularly in the beginning. If, however, you are consistently on the fence about your partner, it will be impossible for your relationship to thrive. I refer to this state of ambivalence as “stable ambiguity,” and it’s precisely because it’s so stable that it often goes unnoticed.… Continue reading How to Spot an Ambivalent Partner (Even If It’s You!)