Lovers fight about nonsense like emptying the dishwasher and avoid the critical moments, like getting shot down when you disclose something personal about yourself. Wrong.

Withdrawal at those critical moments leads to feeling emotionally unsafe and results in a fake relationship. Am I talking about you?

When I go into a restaurant and glance at the couples, there’s a palpable difference in energy levels. Some couples are animated; others are staring past each other. Often the energized couples are dating and the stale couples are married.

The married couples have already talked about the kids and gossiped…there’s not much left they’re willing to get into. Is this you? Want to argue my point. Come on, I’m here!