[ad_1] Divorce is often described as a legal process. But in truth, every divorce is an emotional divorce. After more than 30 years practicing family law, I have seen brilliant professionals, thoughtful parents, and rational adults make decisions in divorce that they later regret. Not because they were unintelligent. Not because they had poor legal advice. But because they did not understand that every divorce is an emotional divorce, and they didn’t know how to work with their emotions instead of against them. Being emotionally savvy does not mean suppressing your feelings. It does not mean crying less, feeling less,…
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[ad_1] Hi, Phil and Maude here. We sit down each week and talk about how we are, or how our week has been and how we navigated it, and out of that comes a post. We look for a particular angle or a new way to express how we are, but in the end, it’s just us talking about what it is to experience peace. PHIL: We’re trying to grasp what it is that contributes to our having a peaceful relationship. One thing is that we always go with the flow. Yes, a jargony phrase, but I mean that we…
[ad_1] Bumble has announced a suite of new AI-powered profile improvement features designed to help users refine their profiles and move conversations toward real-life connections. The updates include personalized feedback on bios, prompts, and photos, aiming to boost authenticity and match quality. The AI-suggested profile guidance tool, rolling out globally, analyzes users’ bios and prompts, offering actionable suggestions to make them more engaging and reflective of their personality. In the U.S., Bumble is also introducing an AI photo feedback feature that evaluates a user’s photo lineup and recommends improvements – such as removing images where faces are obscured (e.g., sunglasses),…
[ad_1] In this episode of Practicing Love, I talk with men’s guide Mark J. Platten about why relationships during menopause and midlife feel so challenging, and what men are rarely taught about how to show up. What Every Man Needs to Know About Women’s Menopause for a Relationship to Survive: Show Notes I’ve watched so many good men feel confused, rejected, or helpless during the menopause phase — trying to fix things, walking on eggshells, or shutting down. Because here’s something that’s not often talked about: Menopause isn’t just something women go through. It changes relationships too. And for many couples,…
[ad_1] Grindr has reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results this February, with revenue climbing 29% year-over-year to $126 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $122 million. The LGBTQ+ dating app also announced a $400 million expansion of its share repurchase program and reaffirmed confidence in AI-driven features to fuel future growth. For the full year, Grindr guided revenue above $528 million, aligning closely with consensus estimates of $529 million. Shares rose approximately 4% in after-hours trading following the release. CEO George Arison emphasized the company’s commitment to remaining public after a failed privatization attempt in late 2025. “We are going to stay public.…
[ad_1] By Tiffany Miller for Bromic Heating The conversation is still going, but cooler temperatures send people back inside. For many homeowners, outdoor time ends earlier than planned. Outdoor space has taken on a new role in American homes. Once treated as a seasonal bonus, backyards, patios and decks are increasingly expected to function as true extensions of daily living rather than occasional warm-weather escapes. A new survey of U.S. homeowners from Bromic Heating, a company specializing in infrared outdoor heating, suggests that while interest in spending time outdoors is strong, many struggle to use their outdoor spaces the…
[ad_1] “Sometimes the person you love the most is the one who teaches you the hardest lesson about yourself.” For a long time, I believed love required self-sacrifice, I stayed when something felt wrong, I forgave before I had processed the pain, I kept quiet to avoid conflict. Little by little, I gave up my voice, my boundaries, and my sense of emotional safety. I stopped expressing my needs so I wouldn’t be seen as difficult or demanding. Over time, I disconnected from the parts of myself that felt confident, grounded, and secure. Eventually, I barely recognized myself. I…
[ad_1] Our latest GDI podcast episode is now live! This week, we were delighted to be joined by Brittnee Barnes, CEO and Founder of Vybes. She talks to us about her mission to tackle dating app fatigue by reintroducing intentional connection into online dating. Barnes, whose background is in building and scaling consumer brands, co-founded Vybes after sharing frustrations with friends, now co-founders, about the time-consuming and often unrewarding nature of modern dating apps. While swiping delivers matches at scale, she argues that users struggle not with attraction, but with meaningful connection after matching. Rather than relying on traditional paid…
[ad_1] We all have a sense of home, but what does it really mean to each of us? For some, home is a physical space—a house filled with memories and familiar surroundings. For others, it may be a person, a place of peace, or even a feeling that resonates deep within. Home, in its truest sense, is not defined by walls or possessions but by the sense of belonging and comfort it provides. Gerry, for example, always thought of home as a place—a house in a quiet neighborhood where he grew up. His childhood memories were tied to that…
[ad_1] How to Improve Sexual Intimacy: Simple Skills for Sexual Connection — Dr. Nicole McNichols Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCCDr. Lisa Marie Bobby is a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified coach, AAMFT clinical supervisor, host of the Love, Happiness, and Success Podcast and founder of Growing Self. If you love your partner but your sexual intimacy has faded, you’re not broken. And your relationship isn’t doomed. One of the most painful things I see in couples counseling is this quiet confusion: “Why don’t I want sex anymore?” Everything else might be working. You care about each…