I love relationships. I believe that a long term, committed relationship gives us the opportunity to experience joy and personal growth in a way that really nothing else can, and that relationships require work, patience, and compromise. In addition, long … Continue reading Ten Signs that Your Relationship is No Longer Salvageable
It was time. A year ago I had sat on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland and felt that a separation with my husband of three years was the right decision. While we had been very in love, we had … Continue reading Living Together, Part 1
We have all seen it. The over-the-top marriage proposal to publicly declare your love, the diamond ring that somehow proves the depth of your commitment, the wedding that costs American couples $31,000 on average and each of their guests $700 … Continue reading If You Love Someone, Don’t Marry Them
Matthew and Mary Crawley of the hit series Downton Abbey had the worst time getting engaged, despite being in love the entire time. First, she has a one night stand with a Turkish guy who falls dead in her bed, then her … Continue reading Unconditional Love: Polyamory with a Primary Partner
Art shares his experience becoming polyamorous as a married couple in this interview. What were your beliefs and expectations about monogamy growing up? My father was always a “searcher.” In the ‘70s, he wanted an open marriage (which didn’t last long), … Continue reading From Model T to Solar Car: Art’s Story
