Relationships
The Unexpected Comfort of Romance Novels and How They Healed Me
They're supposed to quicken the heart, but can also be an unexpected balm.
A Year of Marriage (And the First Anniversary Present I Gave Jonah)
Looking back on our pandemic elopement.
Unveiling My Future One Psychic At a Time
Why "believing" in psychics may be missing the point...
Why I Made the Decision Not to Change My Name—Twice
Names have always been doors into identity...
A Simple Trick for Never Asking "What Should We Watch?" Again
Save your decisions for the popcorn toppings.
Why Discovering a Journal About My Relationship Reminded Me To Document Now
How will we remember this time?
How Romantic Relationships Taught Me To Embrace Being 'Needy'
My self-reliance became complicated when I started dating in high school...
Starting Over During Lockdown Is Both Complicated and Impossible
Truly getting back on my feet during a global pandemic is not going to happen.
The Full Story Behind Leslie and Jonah's Big Sur Engagement
From two isolated days in paradise to a surprise celebration with family.
Couples Therapy Has a Bad Reputation, and I Want to Change It
How my personal experience has made me an advocate for couples counseling.
The Simple Thing My Boyfriend Does Every Afternoon to Brighten My Day
It's free, easy, and only takes a few minutes out of your workday.
The Relationship Advice I Completely Ignored from My Grandma
And why I'm so glad I did.
The Surprising Thing I Realized After Getting Drinks with an Ex
A recent beer with an ex got me thinking...
Signs You May Be in a Toxic Friendship
Reflecting on some rough relationships and what we learned.
Ten Years Together
Some of my favorite memories from our decade-long relationship.
3 Relationship Mistakes I Could Have Avoided
I learned the hard way so you don't have to.
Our Thoughts on Love
How we've dealt with breakups, first loves, and stalking exes.