We like to believe that we see the world as it is. That what we think, feel, and perceive is simply true. But the reality is more complex — and far more interesting. Each of us moves through life wearing invisible lenses. We see, hear, interpret, and respond to...
Many couples want to increase sexual intimacy in their relationship, but aren’t always sure what that really means or how to go about that. Sex can represent many things — pleasure, reassurance, validation, connection — yet when it feels deeply fulfilling, it is...
Most people think intimacy is built through big conversations, deep disclosures, or dramatic relationship “turning points.” But research tells us something far simpler — and far more hopeful. Connection is built (or eroded) in the smallest moments of everyday life....
Improving a relationship doesn’t usually require a dramatic overhaul or a defining conversation. More often, it’s shaped by small, everyday moments — how you speak, how you listen, how you repair, how you show up when it would be easier not to. These moments may seem...
Should I stay or should I leave my relationship - it’s a big question. Most people do not ask this question lightly. It tends to surface after a long period of trying — trying to understand, to communicate better, to be more patient, more forgiving, more hopeful....
Conflict is inevitable in close relationships. Even the most loving, secure couples experience moments of misunderstanding, disconnection, and emotional pain. What determines the strength of a relationship isn’t the absence of conflict — it’s how well you repair after...
Most couples don’t struggle because they can’t communicate — they struggle because they find themselves having important conversations without clarity. They’re overwhelmed, emotional, unsure of their needs, or hoping their partner will “just understand.” Often...
We all need to be held. It is a universal need that is both literal and metaphorical. We all hope for someone to have our back, to always be there for us no matter what. Our bodies are wired to relax and let go in the safety of a loving embrace. If, for whatever...
We live in a world where being online isn’t something we dip into occasionally—it’s the backdrop of our daily lives. Our phones ping, screens glow late into the night, and our attention is endlessly pulled between emails, messages, newsfeeds, and notifications. It’s...
No matter how much love exists in a relationship, communication challenges can still create distance. This becomes especially problematic when it becomes the norm over time. In long-term relationships, it’s easy to fall into a kind of shorthand communication—quick...
Having connected with some of the world’s leading relationship experts, Amy distils all that wisdom into bite sized relationship hacks – for better love, connection, conflict and communication.
(and their antidotes)
Most of us are familiar with the term “red flags” and everyone has experienced them somewhere in their relationship history. Red flags are issues that signal problems in relationships which, left unaddressed, will eventually lead to relationship breakdown. Don’t get caught unaware…
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