16. The Paradox of Cuteness in Relationships

16. The Paradox of Cuteness in Relationships

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You don't need to convince yourself to stay

Do you feel like there's a lot of mental gymnastics to relationship anxiety work? Does this feel overly complicated? Let's take a step back from the details and acknowledge the bigger picture. The work here is to develop faith and trust in yourself. You can't think your way out o ...  Show more

Don't lower your expectations, drop them entirely!

Is it possible to be with one person for life and still feel something deep and warm between you? I'm sharing stories and wisdom from a 43‑year warm, loving marriage. Are you stressed by wanting things in your relationship to be equal and fair? What if doing more at home or in th ...  Show more

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