Introduction Imagine this: You’ve been dating someone for a few years in Los Angeles. At first, they seemed confident and charming. But over time, small things start to feel off. Every disagreement leaves you questioning yourself. Compliments feel manipulative, and criticism cuts deeper than it should. You feel drained after...
Living With Old Wounds in a City of Reinvention A young woman in her thirties, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, once told me: “I walked into a grocery store in Echo Park, and they were playing an old hymn I grew up hearing in church. Suddenly, I...
Build stronger connections by overcoming inner doubts Jealousy and insecurity can sneak into even the most loving relationships. They often start as whispers in your head—“Why did they smile at that person?” or “Am I really enough for them?” Left unchecked, those whispers can grow louder, causing arguments, distance, and...
Conflict Happens – But It Doesn’t Have to Break You Every relationship, no matter how strong, faces conflict. From daily misunderstandings to deeper emotional disagreements, it’s not the presence of conflict that defines a relationship, but how couples respond to it. Handled poorly, conflict can create distance, resentment,...