Relational Alchemy Blog

Why Is It Hard to Be Self-Compassionate?

2026-06-04 13:58:32 -0700

Why Is It Hard to Be Self-Compassionate?

If self-criticism only leads to more stress, anxiety, and misery, it seems obvious that self-comp...
When One Partner Burns Out: How to Support Without Losing Yourself

2026-04-29 12:19:03 -0700

When One Partner Burns Out: How to Support Without Losing Yourself

For ambitious professionals—especially women—the presence of a supportive partner isn’t just a “n...
Grief Is Messy, Not Sequential: Challenging the Stages Narrative

2026-04-17 07:55:31 -0700

Grief Is Messy, Not Sequential: Challenging the Stages Narrative

The idea of “stages of grief” is so widely accepted that many people assume it’s a medically esta...
Thinking Out Loud vs. Thinking Inward: How Processing Styles Shape Relationships

2026-04-13 11:42:04 -0700

Thinking Out Loud vs. Thinking Inward: How Processing Styles Shape Relationships

Some people think in paragraphs. Others think in conversation.   If you’ve ever found you...
Open Relationship Agreements

2026-04-08 10:38:37 -0700

Open Relationship Agreements

Creating an open relationship agreement—especially within queer, non-monogamous dynamics—often in...
The Power of Listening Without Ego: Receiving, Not Reacting

2026-04-08 10:37:47 -0700

The Power of Listening Without Ego: Receiving, Not Reacting

We often think of listening as simply hearing words, waiting for our turn to respond. But deep, h...