Journal
Essays and reflections on relationships, community, and the small practices that bring us closer to ourselves and to each other.
Five years into a relationship with a kind, reliable best friend, the excitement has faded — and a new spark with someone else raises the question: Is this it?
Nothing is really wrong with the relationship, but the affection, laughter, and closeness have quietly faded. How do you ask for more without making your partner feel criticized?
When a partner's substance use creates a parent-child dynamic, desire and intimacy can quietly disappear. How can you be honest without taking responsibility for his life?
Note: Letters are fictionalized or adapted from common relationship concerns and may be edited for clarity, length, and privacy. They do not represent current or former clients. Submitting a letter does not establish a therapist-client relationship.