As a society, we often focus on what divides us—income inequality, educational disparities, and healthcare access, to name a few. However, recent research by economist, Melissa S. Kearney, sheds light on a significant factor that often goes overlooked: the “two-parent privilege.” Understanding this concept and its implications can help us create stronger, more supportive communities…
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A friend reached out to me last week and asked if I thought staying in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the children involved was noble. It hit me like a ton of bricks, and I asked if we could get together to discuss further. In short, my answer was “no.” I don’t think…
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Conflict is necessary and unavoidable in relationships. In fact, many couples argue over not only topics and scenarios but the different ways in which they handle conflict. There are four major ways in which we respond to threats. These responses often present themselves during conflict: fight, flight, fawn, or freeze. The fight response is the…
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Understanding the Impact of Two-Parent Privilege
As a society, we often focus on what divides us—income inequality, educational disparities, and healthcare access, to name a few. However, recent research by economist, Melissa S. Kearney, sheds light on a significant factor that often goes overlooked: the “two-parent privilege.” Understanding this concept and its implications can help us create stronger, more supportive communities…
Should I Stay In My Marriage or Leave to Make Myself Happy?
A friend reached out to me last week and asked if I thought staying in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the children involved was noble. It hit me like a ton of bricks, and I asked if we could get together to discuss further. In short, my answer was “no.” I don’t think…
How to Turn Conflict into Connection
Conflict is necessary and unavoidable in relationships. In fact, many couples argue over not only topics and scenarios but the different ways in which they handle conflict. There are four major ways in which we respond to threats. These responses often present themselves during conflict: fight, flight, fawn, or freeze. The fight response is the…