
A newsletter that riffs on the science and practice of relationships. We tackle (and sometimes tickle) the complexities of relationships between people and between life roles.
| Platform | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly | |
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| Issues | 139 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
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Dear Riffers,
Have you, too, been feeling those Maycember vibes?1 The vibes that the days are careening past so quickly that you’re shocked to discover that everyone has signed their kids up for summer camp while you’re still in winter mod...
The author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents is back, with a book about raising the next generation.
If your childhood experiences have led you to therapy, or to doom-scrolling psychology content, you’ve probably heard of L...
What a litmus test for couples therapy says about getting stuck in conflict cycles.
People often ask me whether I can predict what couples will benefit from couples therapy. My honest (and totally unsatisfying) answer: not really. I’ve sat...
A love letter to nostalgia.
Dear Riffers,
When one partner struggles with mental health, the other person's pain often goes unnamed (and a reminder for tomorrow's book club!)
Dearest Riffers,
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Clinical psychologist, faculty at Brown University, author of Work, Parent, Thrive & nap enthusiast. I write about the artful science of growing a happier, healthier relational life. Bylines at Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, & others.
Researcher, clinical psychologist, millennial parent, movie enthusiast. Track changes are my love language. Interested in how we talk about mental health, science, parenting, and everything in between.
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