A friendship journal? That sounds like something little girls do, in a pink pretty notebook full of unicorn and rainbow stickers. But what about two grown people. Two men at that. Different story. Judgment, judgment, judgment. A cynical voice in my head that tells me this is a dumb idea. But that’s exactly why I … Read more
Friendship is one of the most important things in life. The quality of your friends will determine the quality of your life more than almost anything—except your health and your family, your romantic partner, and the family you build (if you do so). That’s why being disappointed in friends is deeply hurtful. In fact, it … Read more
I love Esther Perel’s work, the fresh perspective and deep insights she brought into the world of relationship therapy, and the her often succinct but profound statements. Here are some of my favorite quotes. I’ll update this list—if you have any quotes by Esther Perel you love, share them in the comments and I will … Read more
How do you let someone go when you love them? It’s time for her to move on. The time we had was beautiful. Our love has grown deeper over time. But ultimately, I want the best for her. And the best for her and her family is not being in this situation with me forever. … Read more
Every relationship has these kinds of fights and conflicts that are around values. They come out in different situations. Some of the examples she mentioned in her video: A couple fighting about whether to get the Covid vaccine or not. The wife insisted on her husband getting vaccinated, the husband refused. To open the relationship … Read more