What Love Cures
“Love cures people — both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it “— Karl A. Menninger I’m not talking about the “I love yous” and other gestures of affection. I’m talking about love as...
View ArticleWhat My Father Taught Me Not to Do When Raising My Son
My wife and I are expecting our first child as I write this — a sweet baby boy. I remember feeling such excitement when I first heard the news. I was going to be a dad. As exciting as that may have...
View ArticleA Blissful Death
I always aim for perfection, but since the turn of the moon, I have felt an implosion within, caging me in the receptacle of my hell, locked by the Lord of the skies, making me a jester right before...
View Article9 Signs Someone Is Hiding Their Feelings For You
Sometimes feelings can be obvious, other times they may not be. This can make you question whether somebody has romantic feelings for you. The old-age question here is, is this person flirting with...
View ArticleThe Way You Show Fondness
The way you show fondness; As lovely as strange. Engaged correspondence — Energetic exchange. Responsive to tickles, Though easily bruised. Aries fire prickles! Kind thought quickly soothes. Ram...
View Article4 Things That Can Make Your Relationship Work
There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. There are highs and lows in every relationship at some point in time. Participating in a variety of activities for a couple helps better able to...
View ArticleA Minimalist Monk’s Gift Giving Idea
Minimalist? Monk? Gift? To season this post about switching-up your gift giving traditions may I unpack my title before I share my idea? (In a hurry? Scroll down to Now! Here’s my gift-giving idea.)...
View ArticleSometimes Your Love Just Isn’t the Right Currency for Them
Most of us prefer to think of love in the abstract, as something mystical that can’t be quantified or rigidly defined. But at the risk of sounding unromantic, I find it helpful to think of love in...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Reasons Men Divorce, Explained
First thing I want to say is, this is an opinion and the stats don’t mean the wife was at fault. The goal is to see stats and know why men divorce versus reasons women divorce. If a woman or man is...
View ArticleThe Most Important Stage of Your Relationship
Let’s start at the beginning. We all want to know how to make a relationship “last” over time. But truly, it’s the foundation of a relationship that sets the groundwork for how things are likely to...
View ArticleWhy Most People Fail at Relationships. How Can You Not?
The success of any relationship requires time, work, effort, and patience. And whenever we fall back in any of these areas, that is when our relationships fail. We must educate ourselves about...
View ArticleWe Desperately Need to Normalize These Things in Relationships
We’ve been told so many lies about how “perfect” relationships look like. We grew up witnessing bad relationship models in our families. We were repeatedly told how vital it is to go with the flow of...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Good Marriage and How to Maintain It
“Marriage is our last best chance to grow up” Joseph Barth The first matter that should be understood is that marriage is for grown-ups. Two people wanting and willing to make a contract with one...
View ArticleHow a Crush Saved a Queer Person’s Life. “Falling in Love Was the Catalyst...
. . When Grey moved to Philadelphia, she started developing a crush on a girl at her church. There was only one problem – Grey was homophobic herself and not at all accepting of queerness. But as the...
View ArticleWas It for Me Wrong to Sleep With My Friend’s Ex?
Hi Dr. NerdLove, I decided to message you, because I did something stupid and worry it will be difficult for me and my friendship group to move on from it – I need some straight-talking. CONTEXT: I...
View ArticleArtificial Intelligence Will Only Get You So Far
“Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.” — C.S. Lewis, 1960 The world could do with a little less technology. I’m not trying to be a...
View ArticleSurrender Is Actually Important for Men – Kute Blackson
Men tend to think of surrender as woo-woo and feminine. But today’s Man Alive guest gives grounded and clear reasons why surrender is the key to next level success and fulfillment, even for men. Kute...
View ArticleWant to Keep Their Attention? Do Not Chase; Do This Instead
. We all know we won’t connect with everyone we meet . . . but one of the most frustrating situations we can find ourselves in is one where we feel an initial spark and a connection, but things just...
View Article7 Ways to Reconnect with Your Spouse and Reignite Love
— In the journey of life, relationships can face their fair share of challenges. Whether you’ve been together for years or are still in the early stages of your relationship, it’s normal to encounter...
View ArticleJealous vs Territorial: Navigating Personal Boundaries in Relationships
By Jacob Understanding emotions in relationships is a journey, and two feelings often at play are jealousy and territoriality. Jealousy typically involves fear, worry, or concern over a perceived...
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