# The Fixer Trap: Why Men Solve Problems Instead of Sharing Feelings The Fixer Trap: Why Men Solve Problems Instead of Sharing Feelings You’ve seen it a hundred times. A woman shares something that’s bothering her, and the man in […]
Monica Dean - Relationships
“I’m Done Explaining Myself”
Leaving Some Space Empty: Why Emotional Connection Doesn’t Mean Constant Sharing I stepped into a home in rural Japan that changed my perspective forever. The couple had been married 40 years, and unlike the constant chatter and emotional processing I’d […]
Relationships - Sophia Rivera
“I’m a Emotional Mess!”
Emotional Detachment in Relationships: Understanding the Root Causes and Finding Reconnection When a partner becomes emotionally distant, the relationship can feel hollow and unsatisfying. Emotional detachment—characterized by withdrawal, indifference, and a lack of emotional engagement—can be particularly painful to experience. […]
Relationships - Sophia Rivera
“My Trauma Ruins Everything”
Trauma isn’t something we just get over. It’s something that fundamentally changes how we relate to others. After analyzing decades of research on trauma and relationships, I’ve noticed something remarkable that researchers dance around but rarely state plainly: trauma doesn’t […]
Dating - Lola Adams
“Damn, I’m A Hot Mess Inside”
The High-Functioning Heartbreak: Why Success Doesn’t Translate to Love Picture it: You’re standing in your meticulously designed living room, swirling an absurdly expensive glass of wine you can absolutely afford, staring at your phone. The dating app that promised to […]
Relationships - Sophia Rivera
“I’m Cheating on You”
Ever notice how we obsess over whether emotional cheating is “real” cheating? I’ve spent two decades watching researchers dance around what’s actually happening when someone forms an intimate emotional connection outside their relationship. The research is clear but nobody’s saying […]
Dating - Sophia Rivera
“I’m Not Your Mirror Image”
Ever wonder why that perfect-on-paper relationship feels completely wrong? Or why your counselor’s well-meaning suggestion to “find someone more compatible” falls flat? After reviewing piles of recent relationship research, I’ve spotted the pattern academics keep dancing around but never quite […]
Relationships - Sophia Rivera
“I’m Still Rewiring Myself”
Here’s something research never directly discusses when examining infidelity: being cheated on isn’t just about heartbreak—it’s a full-blown identity crisis that fundamentally rewires your brain and body. I’ve reviewed dozens of studies on infidelity’s aftermath, and they all dance around […]
Dating - Sophia Rivera
“I’m A Primal Mess”
Why is it so damn hard to reject someone or be rejected? I’ve spent two decades studying this question, and the research reveals something fascinating that most people miss: rejection isn’t just an emotional experience—it’s a biological one. Our brains […]
Dating - Melanie Doss - Relationships
“My Family Hates My Baeee”
The Relationship Crossroads No One Prepared You For: Navigating Cultural Differences When Your Parents Don’t Approve POV: You’re madly in love but every family dinner feels like walking through an emotional minefield. Your parents keep dropping hints about “someone more […]