Friendship Checklist

The only person unhappier than a writer whose expectations aren’tfulfilled is one whose dreams come true.–Stephen King Fear of failure and fear of success look very similar and seem to be equally paralyzing, Fear of failure keeps us from starting, fear of success keeps us from finishing. For example, encouragingsomeone…

Reciprocity: Is your partner willing and able to put the work into nurturing the relationship? Reliability: Do they say what they are going to do and then do it? Do you feel secure? Respect: Can you be yourself? Do you feel emotionally and physically safe? Do you feel valued? Passion:…

We want one person to give us companionship, economic support, co-parenting, intellectual equal, best friend, confidant, passionate lover — and we also hope to find that person on an app. –Esther Perel Romantic relationships are tricky because we humans are vulnerable and there is more risk of deep emotional hurt. Keeping our…