From childhood, honesty is framed as a moral north star. Tell the truth. Don’t lie. Say what you mean, no matter the cost. But adult relationships quickly expose the limits of that lesson. Instead of building closeness, some truths erode it—especially when honesty is delivered without care, context, or concern for the person on the receiving end.

The so-called "roommate phase" has become a fairly well-documented part of becoming a new parent. But knowing it existed didn't make it any less scary. After all, how would I know when it wasn't normal? How long was it supposed to last?

Having tight bonds with other couples can make your relationship stronger.  But it takes effort to find couples for you and your partner to connect with.

Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz around the term weaponized incompetence. It’s the idea that people use “I’m not good at this” or “I can’t do this right” to get out of normal adult responsibilities they share with their partner.

Tired of putting others first? Learn how to stop being a people pleaser and start prioritizing yourself — in midlife and beyond.

In this article, Kendra Cherry MSEd, shares the phenomenon of the "gray divorce".  She explains what it is, why it's become so prevalent and what the contributing factors are.

In this article, Kate, a Gen X couples and sex therapist, argues that her “middle child” generation has had to navigate relationships without a clear rulebook amid shifting gender roles, 24/7 work expectations, and tech overload—leaving many women burned out and men isolated.

On this podcast episode, Kate discusses when is the right time to see a couples therapist, the stages most relationships go through, and why empathy and differentiation matter in healthy relationship functioning. 

Kate discussed how equitable division of labor (or the lack thereof) impact relationship satisfaction.

Kate helps answers the questions: What are signs your relationship could be over? Is it possible to save a relationship that seems to be failing?