This post is the text of a video essay I've hosted on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2qfUyFcLsTo?si=MZ01svM8HuuGUxRq Inquiries “Never take anything personally”, because “nothing is personal”. We’ve all probably heard this popular…
This post is the text of a video essay I've hosted on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0cvMSEHhAlE Breakup wake ups Breakups can be especially sad when we’ve put a lot of work…
This post is the text of a video essay I've hosted on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1nr4maTiFQE Love vs relationship I like the idea that anyone can love anyone, regardless of their…
This post is the text of a video essay I've hosted on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsXtYOWf-e0 Introduction What leads to a nourishing intimate relationship? What makes a relationship work? It’s a…
This post is the text of a video essay that I made. For most people, I would recommend watching/listening to the video instead of reading the post: https://youtu.be/yX0xYJmrQvY The River…
This post is the text of a video essay that I made. For most people, I would recommend watching/listening to the video instead of reading the post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_WO7D8u8sE Keeping our…
This post is the text of a video essay that I made. For most people, I would recommend watching/listening to the video instead of reading the post: https://youtu.be/IE1Jwhhy1iY Taking the…
https://youtu.be/_h-Pz-HXL-c The String Oscar first introduced himself to me on a beautiful sunny day in the early and snowy winter. I was struck by how close he came to me,…
Most adults have been hurt in romantic relationships in the past. When we’re young and naïve, we often dive headfirst into a commitment, fueled by the power of romantic love.…
“When we were babies, we didn’t smile sweetly at our mothers to get them to take care of us. We didn’t pinpoint our discomfort by putting it into words. We…