Archive for August 2025

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard someone ask: “Are my standards too high?” It’s usually whispered with a mix of shame and exhaustion—because nothing chips away at your confidence quite like the feeling that you’re the common denominator in your dating disappointments. Here’s the thing: Standards aren’t the enemy. They’re what protect…

There’s a moment that comes for many of us who’ve been in therapy for years—when the tools we’ve relied on stop working. You’re still showing up to sessions, you’re still doing the work, but it feels like you’re unraveling faster than you can stitch yourself back together. As a therapist, I’ve seen this happen to…

I’ve always been fascinated by the ways people connect. For some, meeting new people is energizing—they can bounce from one conversation to the next without missing a beat. But for introverts, the same experiences can feel overwhelming. I’ve seen it up close in my own life. My wife is an introvert. So is my daughter.…

There’s a difference between being disillusioned and being depleted. Most of the people I work with haven’t given up on love—they’re just running on empty from the process of trying to find it. If that’s you, I want to say this clearly: Feeling exhausted by dating doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means your…