The process of ending a romantic relationship, commonly known as uncoupling, is a complex and multifaceted journey. Researcher Diane Vaughan sheds light on the various stages and behaviors that contribute to the dissolution of relationships in her book, “Uncoupling: Turning Points in Intimate Relationships” (1990) and therapist Katherine Woodward Thomas, in the self-help book “Conscious…
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With more and more people being well, open about their open relationships, ethical non-monogamy is having its moment. While it’s been in practice for a very long time, it’s becoming increasingly common for couples to talk about what monogamy or non-monogamy means to them and what they’re looking for in their relationship. Which begs the…
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With more and more couples open to some version of non-monogamy, the sex club is having a bit of a heyday. Sometimes called a swinger club or a lifestyle club, sex clubs are venues that host parties for consenting adults to meet, mingle, and get a little wild. Most large cities have at least one…
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True friendship is built on trust, mutual respect, and genuine care for one another’s well-being. However, not all friendships are created equal. Sometimes, we find ourselves surrounded by individuals who may appear friendly but fail to prioritize our best interests. Identifying these signs is crucial to maintaining healthy relationships. Here are four signs that your…
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Your life is changing. You’ve hit mid-life, you’re are going through a divorce, your children are adults and you realize you could be alone. Maybe you join a dating website or you go online to your social media account*, strike up conversations with old classmates, who may be going through the same life changes you…
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That sh*t hurts. I’ve come to despise the pain that you feel in your heart when you know that a once incredible and beautiful love has come to an end. It’s that overwhelming stinging that takes over your chest, makes your short of breath and always shouts to me, “Never again!”. So I listened. For…
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Lately life has been teaching me some valuable lessons. I’ve learned that I am the one in charge of creating the life that I want to live, that learning and growth should never stop, and that my failures are actually my biggest successes. I spend most of my time painfully learning these lessons. I usually…
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You’ve had that chat with someone before. You know which chat I’m talking about. The one that you look over your shoulder to see if anyone else could read the words. The same chat that made you smile more than you have in years. That awesome feeling when someone calls you sunshine, sweetheart or sexy….
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Sometimes relationships are perfect. Maybe perfect is even an understatement. Yet we question if we are doing the right thing.
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I remember when my husband & I had to attend our compulsory ‘pre marriage’ counselling session in order to be married in a beautiful little church I found and fell in love with. I remember feeling ‘quite the student’ sitting down, back straight, being spoken to about marriage and how it was inevitable we would…
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