4 Reasons Friendship Is Important for Adults
What role does friendship play in your life? As we get older, the relationships we have change. There’s a lot of focus on finding a
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What role does friendship play in your life? As we get older, the relationships we have change. There’s a lot of focus on finding a
A few years ago, there was an article called “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love” in The New York Times that went viral. The
Chances are, if you know other human beings, you know someone who is queer. Since we still live in a heteronormative culture in the United
What You Should Know About Nonmonogamy (Even If You’re Monogamous) When you hear the term “nonmonogamy” what do you think? Does it make you feel
When was the last time you took stock of the relationships in your life? Any kind of relationship, not just romantic. Think friends, coworkers, family
Relationships take a lot of work. While the good times feel easy and wonderful, there are times of conflict in every relationship. And, there are
*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for HuffPost. “For someone who has recently gone through a loss, understand that “one of the best things you
3 Tips for a More Peaceful Roommate Relationship Living with a roommate can be great! It can help take off the financial pressure of handling
We’ve all been there. You need to say something to someone. Set a boundary. Air your grievances. Communicate your needs. But the idea of saying
Conflict, in any relationship, is inevitable. No matter how perfect you and your partner are for one another, no matter how much you love each
When you hear the word, “boundaries,” what do you think of? In a relationship context, boundaries are both necessary and helpful. Even though boundaries are
*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Bustle. “Finding humor in your relationship goes a long way. “Studies show that couples who laugh together often
*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Bustle. “As psychotherapist Maureen Werrbach, LCPC tells me, you two should sit down, make eye contact, nod to show you’re
As a therapist who often works with couples or individuals with relationship issues, it is fascinating to see the patterns that emerge. We all have
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