There comes a point in every relationship where you have to have an awkward or intimidating conversation you'd rather avoid. There's no getting around it. No relationship you'll ever have, whether it's with friends, family or lovers, will be without problems. If you've got two (or more) humans together, conflict is pretty much inevitable. It's easy in the early days, when great sex, or even just the thrill and novelty of a new relationship can paper over a lot of sins. When you're busy bang...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
One of the weird things that comes up when you write about topics like sex, self-improvement or relationships is how often you face the question of whether or not to mine your own life for content. On the one hand, it's one of the oldest and hoariest cliches for columnists and essayists to use their own lived experiences as fodder for material. It can feel... well, kinda hacky in some ways. It can feel as though you're trying to sell the idea that you live this crazy, adventurous or glamorous...| Paging Dr. NerdLove