I have divorced parents and about 9/10 years ago when my folks first separated, I didn’t think that affected me as much. Now I realize how much it actually does affect me. When everything aligns, I want to build satisfying, and happy (for the most part) relationships with whoever my romantic partner will be - and any other aligned partner in between. To do that I keep learning about skills, tools, and behaviors that will allow me to make the most out of any relationship becau

When it comes to communication and life generally, it’s important to be vocal about what you want and express your needs effectively. Otherwise, you risk always getting the short end of the stick and having your needs unmet which can breed resentment, frustration, and feelings of inadequacy. When it comes to standing up for yourself and communicating your needs effectively it all boils down to your approach. Being assertive is the goal here but often times there’s quite a thi

Life is lived in communication; it’s all around us from the music we listen to to the texts we send each other, to the conversations we have with one another, to the article you’re reading right now. In fact, by virtue of you being human, you’ve probably heard the statement ‘communication is key’. It helps us build connections and relationships by allowing us to share and express our needs, experiences, feelings, and thoughts as well as pass on information. Now the thing is,