Recent Relationships Articles
Society is inundated with confusing and misleading information about sex education, making it more important than ever to make sure children are armed with the knowledge they need to navigate it. But how do we even know where to start? The best way is to ask for help...
About a year ago, I read an article written by Nina Lorez Collins, founder of the website and author of the book What Would Virginia Woolf Do (WWVWD), about her experience with her husband in the Orgy Dome at Burning Man Festival. The Orgy Dome is a large,...
Here's a bit of advice: Don't try to tackle the biggest milestones of your life and career all at once. That's a really bad idea. Sometimes, despite all our best efforts, we have no choice. Sometimes, you're faced with some of the most daunting transitions in one...
We're all familiar with the overbearing whir of helicopter parents—always nearby, ready to protect with high levels of behavioral control and warm affirmations and defined as "a parent who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their child or...
My college sophomore son is home for the summer. He's heard me talk (complain?) about how invisible I can sometimes feel. Honestly, in an effort to keep the plates spinning, and everyone else happy, I suppose by default, I've gotten into the habit of putting myself...
Every day—as parents, partners, students, professionals and simply as humans—women are being judged. The size of our bodies. The clothes we wear. The choices we make. The children we birth, or don't. The relationships we have. The thoughts we think. Old, young. Fat,...
Most parents can think back to when they struggled with a subject or concept during their grade school days—and now empathize with their children, who may be experiencing the same. Yet with new learning trends and updated subject matter, parents can sometimes feel...
If the pursuit of a college degree is in your child's future, it's vital to be proactive in your research and preparedness. Sarah Young, a counselor at Rockford High School, actively encourages parents to discuss college with their children, learn more about their...
When he was just 18 years old, Larry DeShane, Jr., Center Administrator at Grand Rapids Pride Center, summoned the courage to tell his parents he was gay. He braced himself, uncertain what would happen next. "My father turned around and said, 'I thought you were going...
Not all couples experience sexual slowdown, yet it's important for those experiencing it to be self-aware and willing to understand issues as they arise—such as dryness from menopause or erectile dysfunction from age. "Many women will report a slowdown in spontaneous...