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Bi+ identities continue to be misunderstood and misrepresented both by straight society as well as within the LGBTQ+ community, but bi folks deserve better. As always, we’re here to bust stigma and set myths straight.

Having high standards and an unrelenting work ethic can help us achieve challenging goals. It works up to a point, before its negative side effects, like poor self-esteem and procrastination, catch up with us.

If you feel like your own perfectionistic standards have been working against you, it may be time to embrace the concept of “Good Enough.” Here are some ways to start embracing “good enough” and loosen the grip that perfectionism has on us.

Nonviolent Communication is about cultivating a language of compassion—it’s both a spirit and a process. And, while it’s fairly straightforward, I’ve witnessed swift and dramatic improvements in couples’ attunement, listening skills, kindness, and willingness to understand their partners once they get practicing. Here I’ll share an overview and some additional resources so you can start applying NVC skills in your relationships—romantic, platonic, familial and otherwise.

Mixed identity can be a source of pride and joy. It can also be enormously frustrating to feel othered, misunderstood, or made invisible — at times, even within our own families.

If you’re multiracial, you probably have spent time reflecting on how your heritage has shaped you. And you may have a different perspective on race and culture than your monoracial counterparts.

Finding balance between independence and connection is a challenge many couples face. With healthy interdependence, partners can maintain their individuality while offering mutual support. Whether you’re navigating hyper-independence or codependence, these strategies can help you and your partner grow closer without losing yourselves.

Whether its “Sunday scaries,” impostor syndrome, social anxiety, or bearing witness to our socio-political climate, anxiety is omnipresent. A psychologist’s reflections on Inside Out 2 and her own journey with anxiety.