#55: "I can't help but hope that my ex comes back. How do I let go so I can move on?"

#55: "I can't help but hope that my ex comes ...

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#281: When You Want to Work on the Relationship But Your Partner Doesn't

So many people will know the frustration of wanting to work on your relationship and being met with resistance, shutdown, or disengagement from a partner. When your sincere attempts at getting through and finding a path forward aren't landing, it's easy to feel hopeless—and confu ...  Show more

#280: Why You Feel Jealous About Your Partner's Past (& How to Navigate It)

In today's episode, we're talking about retroactive jealousy — being an excessive preoccupation with a partner's romantic and/or sexual history, and feelings of intense insecurity and comparison as a result. This is a really common experience (one I used to struggle with myself!) ...  Show more

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