REAL TALK
with Merianne Drew
The 69% Rule: Why Most Relationship Problems Aren’t Meant to Be Solved
If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner are having the same argument over and over again , you’re not alone. According to...
Rediscovering the Power of Ritual in Modern Life
When you hear the word ritual , what comes to mind? For many, it brings up images of ancient ceremonies, incense smoke, or long-forgotten...
The Identity Crisis of the Helper: Rediscovering Yourself Beyond Being Needed
If you’ve spent much of your life as “the helper,” this may sound familiar: You’re the one people call when something goes wrong. You’re...
How to Build Self-Trust: 10 Steps (Plus a Quick Exercise to Strengthen It Today)
Self-trust is the foundation of confidence, emotional resilience, and healthy relationships. When you trust yourself, you can make...
Why We Rush to Fill Silences—and What We Miss When We Do
Have you ever noticed yourself blurting something out just to break a pause? Maybe it’s small talk that doesn’t matter, or an...
Reinventing Yourself After Divorce: Confidence, Growth, and Empowerment
by guest blogger Eleanor Wyatt Divorce can feel like an earthquake, shaking the ground beneath your feet and scattering pieces of the...
Could Your Morning Coffee Be Fueling the Disconnection in Your Marriage?
You think it’s just coffee. It’s how you get going. How you push through. How you cope. But if you're always running on caffeine, there’s...
What If My Partner and I Just Don’t Want the Same Things Anymore?
When you're in a relationship, it’s easy to fall into the routine of thinking that the person you’re with will always be on the same path...
How Do I Know If I’m the Problem?
It’s a question that often runs through the minds of people caught in the cycle of repeated relationship issues: Am I the problem? If...
Why Can’t We Talk About Hard Things Without It Turning Into a Fight?
Conflict is inevitable, but avoidance makes everything worse . If you’ve ever tried to talk about something important, only to find it spiraling into a fight, you’re not alone. That familiar feeling of being misunderstood, or worse, attacked, can make it seem like having a simple conversation is impossible. But what’s really going on beneath the surface? Why does talking about hard things often feel like stepping into a battle? The answer lies in our nervous systems and the h
Is It Normal to Feel Lonely in a Long-Term Relationship?
It’s easy to assume that loneliness is a problem in relationships that are "failing"—but I’m here to tell you, it’s a natural part of the ebb and flow of connection, even in healthy long-term partnerships. We’ve all felt it at some point—the distance between you and your partner that’s not physical, but emotional. Maybe you're sharing a space, but not a connection. Maybe you’re not fighting, but you're not really feeling either. The loneliness feels like an invisible wall be
How Do I Know If I’m Settling or Just Being Unrealistic?
We’ve all been there—staring at our relationship, wondering if we’re settling for less than we deserve or if our expectations are just too high. The confusion between these two can be paralyzing. On one hand, we’re told to never settle —to hold out for the partner who meets our every need. On the other, we’re bombarded with the idea that we need to be realistic , to compromise and accept imperfections. So, how do we know the difference between settling and being unrealistic?
Starting a Business With Your Significant Other:What to Know Before You Begin
Written by contributor Eleanor Wyatt Starting a business with your partner might sound like a dream—shared goals, trust, and the thrill...






