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Imagining Joy While the World Is Falling Apart

  • by Cyndi
  • February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Thinking About Pleasure While the World Is Falling Apart Last night, I found myself on my couch, watching the sky turn shades of pink,  orange… Read More »Imagining Joy While the World Is Falling Apart

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What Happens After You Name The Edge?

  • by Cyndi
  • January 25, 2026July 23, 2026

What Happens After You Name The Edge? This is part 2 of the article called At The Edge of Wanting; Women, Queer Desire and the… Read More »What Happens After You Name The Edge?

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At The Edge Of Wanting: Women, Queering Desire, And The Courage To Look

  • by Cyndi
  • January 25, 2026July 23, 2026

At The Edge Of Wanting: Women, Queering Desire, And The Courage To Look There’s a moment many women and queer people recognize but rarely say… Read More »At The Edge Of Wanting: Women, Queering Desire, And The Courage To Look

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The Vital Importance of Friendship: Why Strong Bonds Beyond Romance Matter

  • by Cyndi
  • January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

The Vital Importance of Friendship: Why Strong Bonds Beyond Romance Matter In a culture that often elevates romantic love above all other relationships, we’ve developed… Read More »The Vital Importance of Friendship: Why Strong Bonds Beyond Romance Matter

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Great Questions to Ask on a Date

  • by Cyndi
  • December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

The Art of Connection: Great Questions to Ask on a Date First dates can feel like a high-wire act. You want to be interesting without… Read More »Great Questions to Ask on a Date

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Ghosting and Breadcrumbing in Modern Dating

  • by Cyndi
  • December 15, 2025December 4, 2025

The Silent Treatment: Understanding Ghosting and Breadcrumbing in Modern Dating In the age of dating apps and instant messaging, finding connection has never been easier—or… Read More »Ghosting and Breadcrumbing in Modern Dating

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How To Express Yourself Without Conflict

  • by Cyndi
  • December 14, 2025December 4, 2025

How to Express Your Needs in a Relationship Without Conflict Expressing your needs clearly and respectfully is one of the most important skills in any… Read More »How To Express Yourself Without Conflict

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Understanding Anger and Rage

  • by Cyndi
  • December 12, 2025December 15, 2025

Understanding Rage: Ruth King’s Path to Emotional Healing In a world that often tells us to suppress difficult emotions, Buddhist meditation teacher Ruth King offers… Read More »Understanding Anger and Rage

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How to Be Yourself While Being Connected

  • by Cyndi
  • December 11, 2025December 13, 2025

The Paradox of Closeness: How to Be Yourself While Being Connected There’s a peculiar tension at the heart of every meaningful relationship: we long to… Read More »How to Be Yourself While Being Connected

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Understanding Loneliness and Shame in Relationships

  • by Cyndi
  • December 10, 2025February 19, 2026

The Quiet Ache: Understanding Loneliness and Shame in Relationships One of the most disorienting experiences in life is feeling profoundly lonely while lying next to… Read More »Understanding Loneliness and Shame in Relationships

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