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You may have heard people throw around words like "needy" and "clingy," almost always with a negative connotation. Having needs in a relationship is often frowned upon. Some self-help and relationship experts even go as far as suggesting that you should be able to...

If you're passionate about a particular social cause or political belief, chances are you find it really frustrating when a loved one can't understand your stance. Even more, being in a romantic relationship with someone who disagrees with your social and political...

When it comes to sex, what do you believe to be true? What thoughts do you have about it? What did you learn about it? Now consider: where did these beliefs come from? A lot of what we think we know about sex came from society, our parents, a broken sexual education...

Hey, you: Stop. Being. Nice. Seriously, your relationships are depending on it. This doesn't mean you have to start being mean. But between being passive and aggressive, there's a sweet spot of assertiveness, and once you practice being assertive, you'll see just why...

I was recently asked, "Is it true that we accept the love we think we deserve?", a question inspired by a famous quote from The Perks of Being a Wallflower. While the simple answer is yes, I knew that this question required more time and explanation. After all, while...

Mind games are behaviors that lack authenticity, mislead someone else, and are typically used as a strategy. These games are confusing and often manipulative, and they can leave the other person feeling powerless and questioning the relationship and the other person's...