The Agape Edit

Long-lasting relationships aren’t built on chemistry alone. They’re built on communication, shared reality, and the willingness to keep growing - together.

What does it actually take to make a relati...

You just graduated college. You landed a dream job. You signed a lease on your first apartment. And before the champagne is even open, someone in your family asks: "So… when's the wedding?" 

If you g...

Some of the most emotionally loaded moments in dating don't happen on first dates - they happen weeks in, when things are going well and you're suddenly faced with three big questions: how do I walk a...

When life gets hard, and it will, who's standing next to you?

Dating is fun. That's actually the problem. 

We fill early relationships with dinners, vacations, and easy Sunday mornings. We evaluate ...

It's the week before Valentine's Day.
You're thinking: I really want flowers this year.
But you don't say it.
Instead, you drop hints. You "like" a florist's Instagram post. You mention how beautiful you...

Dating is hard for everyone. 

But when you have a disability, there are extra layers of complexity that most people never have to think about.

When do you disclose? How do you disclose? What if they...

I'm a matchmaker. I've been doing this for 20 years. 

And I see this pattern over and over again:

A client will look at someone who shares their values, lifestyle, and vision for the future, and say...

A conversation with Dr. Rosette Elghossian on love, loyalty, and learning to disappoint your parents.

There’s a particular kind of loneliness that comes with being first-generation. It’s not the lone...

The internet is full of dating horror stories right now. From "alpine divorces" (partners abandoning each other on hikes) to viral TikToks of people crying alone in national parks, the bar for basic h...

Strong relationships don’t just happen – they’re built step-by-step on trust. Trust is nothing more than the complete absence of any doubts, confidence in your loved one, and peace of mind felt regard...

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what actually creates intimacy—and why so many people feel disconnected even when they’re “doing everything right.” We talk endlessly about attraction, chemistry...

Imagine your relationship as a dance: each partner brings a unique rhythm, pace, and style. When both dancers sync, the result is effortless harmony. But if one leads too strongly or the other hesitat...

HBO’s The White Lotus has always excelled at exposing what happens beneath polished surfaces—money, power, and especially relationships. Beyond the social satire and luxury settings, the series offers...

Are you questioning your relationship and wondering whether your concerns are valid? Sometimes what we dismiss as “a phase” or “something we’ll work through” is actually a deal breaker quietly signali...

Long-distance relationships don’t usually fail because of distance.
They fail because of misaligned expectations, poor planning, and emotional drift.

I know this because I lived it.

For over three y...

For decades, conversations about gender inequality have focused on patriarchy, the systems and structures that advantage men over women. But there is a deeper layer that often goes unnamed: the rigid ...

I took the bait and watched Netflix’s trending film 365 Days, which the internet insists on calling the “international, more explicit” version of Fifty Shades of Grey. And listen—I love a camp movie. ...