I’m just going to state the obvious here. There is no part of me that thinks having an eating disorder is beneficial. It’s not. However, when a person ends up with an eating disorder, the presence of the eating disorder typically serves a distinct purpose in their life. Although they…

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Here’s how to show them love. — Dr. Gary Chapman, the author of the New York Times best-selling book The 5 Love Languages, has simplified the way couples keep their love alive over time. The 5 Love Languages are designed to answer the question, “How do I show my partner love?” Gary noticed that not all couples…

And with that, I am stepping into the newest version of myself. — When 2020 rolled around, I didn’t have a ton to show for the 2010s. For the entire previous decade, I did nothing but live in the moment. Which is good and bad I supposed. …

We can learn a lot about attraction and relationships from this show. — I am only 3.5 episodes into the new Netflix reality show “Love is Blind.” As a former professional matchmaker I am hooked and curious. If I didn’t have work this morning I would have binge-watched this cracked-out version of The Bachelor until 4:00 AM. Before you proceed, please be aware…

When it comes to eating disorder recovery, your thoughts make a difference. — For those “normal eaters” out there, the title of this article may be confusing. What’s so scary about food? And, what in tarnation is a fear food? You’re right. It does sound a little…unrealistic. Food couldn’t possibly be scary. But! For those struggling with an eating disorder, or even for…

In the beginning, it usually has nothing to do with you. — An incredible first date can lead to an exhilarating post-date rush. You’re only one date in and already you’re imagining a future with this person. Wouldn’t it be nice to have drinks on the pier with them this Spring? Maybe you’ll finally have a plus one this wedding season? …

Learn to have your back and then take on the world. — The only path to healing I truly know is through self-compassion. Because healing begins when the mind softens. When a person hits rock bottom there’s a fleeting moment of opportunity during which self-compassion shines a tiny light. …

Are you a fatphobe? — There was a time I gave all my power to food to lose weight. I was terrified of weight gain and obsessed with the scale. I counted calories like my life depended on it and found myself preoccupied with food. I scrutinized my body. I noticed personal weight gain and…