Recent Relationships Articles

Gettin’ Busy: Intimacy at Any Age

Gettin’ Busy: Intimacy at Any Age

Stereotypes tied to women's sexuality and age abound. If you're younger, you're in the sack all the time. More mature? Your intimate days are all but over. Obviously, we're so not down with these outdated and inaccurate ideas! To find out what women should really know...

Not Sharing a Bed: It’s More Normal Than You Think!

Not Sharing a Bed: It’s More Normal Than You Think!

Though it can feel outside the norm not to share a bed with your partner, it's far from uncommon. In fact, the Better Sleep Council reports that 63% of couples sleep most of the night separately, with women being more sensitive to their sleep environment than men....

Hospice: More Than End of Life Care

Hospice: More Than End of Life Care

Being told "your loved one is ready for hospice care," can be scary. When most of us hear about hospice care, we think of care given to a person at the end of their life. While this can be true, hospice care is also about providing the best quality of life for that...

Why You Should Pay Attention to and Respect Personal Pronouns

Why You Should Pay Attention to and Respect Personal Pronouns

In personal life and in the workplace, you may have noticed the increasingly common conversation surrounding personal pronouns. However, you may still not understand what exactly it all means and why personal pronouns are so important. Keep reading to learn why using...

New Partnership Aims to Make a Difference for Marginalized Communities

New Partnership Aims to Make a Difference for Marginalized Communities

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States—more than 12 million women and men over the course of a single year. This horrific...

Family Dinners: Making Mealtimes Meaningful

Family Dinners: Making Mealtimes Meaningful

In a 24/7 world, connecting as a family is something we all know we should do but can't seem to find the time to do. Between parents' work schedules, sports, dance and homework, many of us live more like roommates than family. Meals are eaten on the road, during...

How to Support a Family Member in Recovery

How to Support a Family Member in Recovery

September is National Recovery Month—a time to celebrate individuals in recovery and spread the messages that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover. For years, I have observed individuals with substance use disorders often get various...

Inspiring Leadership in Others

Inspiring Leadership in Others

On June 17, 2021, West Michigan women will gather to honor and learn from a group of amazing local female leaders at Inforum's annual Inner Circle event. Inner Circle celebrates our region's most accomplished and admired women—those in the "inner circle" of business,...

Self-Discovery and Single Sexuality

Self-Discovery and Single Sexuality

According to the 2018 Census, there are more single adults in the US now than ever before—about 45% of the population. But is that really a bad thing? It's no secret that talking about sexuality and other sexual trends can be tricky. However, local sexologist,...