Jessie Stephens takes us to the Beginning of the End
Heartsick, the debut book from author and podcaster Jessie Stephens, follows three stories of heartbreak—the kind of heartbreak that upends a life—and puts words around a brand of grief that we, as a...
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What happens when you mix wine with the kernel of a podcast episode idea? In my case, I got Dr. Justin Lehmiller: a social psychologist and Kinsey Institute Research Fellow. Three years ago I was...
View Article4 Communication Assassins Hurting Your Relationships
Listeners to my Savvy Psychologist podcast really seemed to respond to my boundary episodes. I received so many comments and questions that I decided to respond to one of the themes that arose:...
View Article79+ Best Gifts for All Types of Boyfriends in 2023 (according to personality,...
“Men are simple,” they said. But anyone who truly loves someone will go the extra mile in making them happy, no matter the occasion. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been dating for 10 months or 10 years....
View ArticleHow to Find the Perfect Roommate and Tips to Avoid Issues
Living with a roommate can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but finding the perfect roommate can sometimes be a challenge. Whether you’re a college student, young professional, or anyone in...
View ArticleThe Science of Attraction: Understanding the Psychological Factors That...
Understanding the science of attraction is essential for gaining insights into human behavior and building healthier relationships. Attraction plays a pivotal role in forming connections, whether...
View ArticleWant to Reconnect with Your Partner? Have an Intimate Conversation
You and your partner seem to be at a crossroads. The two of you haven’t really connected in a while. Most nights, you just lie on the couch together watching TV. You wonder if your partner even notices...
View Article7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Try an Open Relationship
Open relationships get a lot of press these days. According to one prominent online women’s magazine, of the ten most Google-searched relationship questions of 2017, number six was “What is an open...
View ArticleThe Secret Art of Intimate Communication
I’m sitting in my office, listening to a patient of mine tell me about something that happened over the weekend. His wife was in a bad mood, and he couldn’t figure out what to do about it. Whenever...
View ArticleWhy “We Need to Talk” Isn’t the Best Way to Save Your Relationship
It is a truth universally acknowledged that among the most dreaded four words anyone can hear from a partner are “We need to talk.” I looked up “We need to talk” on Urban Dictionary. According to one...
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