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January 26, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC I’m a perpetually-single-but-never-actually-single individual who alternately uses my therapist as a professional psychologist, best girlfriend, oracle, dating profile evaluator, horoscope reader, and more when it comes to navigating the dating world. Though I’m ostensibly in therapy to work through past trauma and navigate the anxieties that cripple my … Continue reading I’m a relationship therapist, and this is the most common question single people ask me

January 18, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC If someone is in a committed, traditionally monogamous relationship and still decides to sleep with someone else, that’s clear and present infidelity. But, what if there is no sex involved in the indiscretion? What if talking to and spending time with another person is as far as the … Continue reading What is emotional cheating and how can I stop it from ruining my relationship?

January 13, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC No matter how strong a relationship may be, you’re bound to hit a few rough patches along the way. These issues can show up in a number of ways including infidelity, a cycle of being on-again and off-again that feels endless, a lack of fun between the sheets, or … Continue reading How to save a relationship that’s struggling (and when it’s best to let it go)

December 30, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC One of my exes used to tease me that I had no sense of “object permanence” when it came to him, meaning that if a text message went unreturned or a date had to be canceled, I felt as though he no longer existed in my life and … Continue reading How to change your attachment style to improve your relationship issues

December 16, 2019 at 07:20PM by CWC When you’ve been married to the same person for 80 years, it’s safe to say you know a thing or two about relationships. Charlotte and John Henderson, the world’s oldest living couple, met in 1934 as students at the University of Texas at Austin. On December 22, they’ll … Continue reading Together for 85 years, the world’s oldest couple shares their tips for making a relationship last

December 04, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC No matter how solid a partnership may be, there’s always room for improvement. Whether the union has been in tact six months, six years, or any other duration, there’s likely at least one relationship issue that’s present. Maybe it’s control issues, commitment issues, staying quiet just to keep … Continue reading The top relationship issue for you to overcome, based on your Myers-Briggs personality

November 26, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Maybe the toxic relationship you can’t quit is the old friend with exhausting drama, whose texts you always answer. Or, perhaps it’s the person you’re kind-of-sort-of dating, who feels like your soul mate (when they’re not ignoring your texts for three days straight). Or is it that cousin … Continue reading This is your brain on toxic relationships—which are, indeed, super-addictive

November 23, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC There are many things in life that may change depending on your relationship status. To name just a few, consider your underwear choices, your most-used emojis, and your default Friday-night plans. But as it turns out, there’s also an argument for switching up your go-to crystals for relationships … Continue reading The 1 crystal you need for each and every phase of dating and relationships

November 22, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC The world’s come a long way since relationship-status structures were limited to just a few available boxes you could select on Facebook (single, in a relationship, married). While it can be argued that the “it’s complicated” option hinted at nontraditional setups, people are increasingly using non-monogamy relationship structures … Continue reading Curious about polyamory, non-monogamy, and throuple relationships? This couple has tried them all

November 18, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC No matter how intensely a flame of passion may burn during the newlywed phase—or any other point in a marriage—desire can ebb and flow. And, over the years, a burning fire is liable to downshift into a spark. That spark can then fade and perhaps even blow out … Continue reading Bring back the heat to your sexless relationship using an intimacy pro’s top 4 tips

November 15, 2019 at 04:06PM by CWC “Things are going well,” is a sigh of relief you can relish saying after your relationship clears a rough patch. You love to say it, emphatically, without even a whisper of falsehood and with optimism for the future. Maybe you’ve overcome a loss and navigated grief, or you’ve … Continue reading How to keep a relationship strong after getting through a rough patch