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Are you “outgrowing” your partner?
You’ve changed, but has your relationship kept up? This post explores the quiet, often subtle experience of personal growth within a long-term relationship, and what to do when it feels like you and your partner are no longer evolving in sync.

Rana Khan
Aug 6, 20252 min read


TikTok’s “Orange Peel” Theory: Small acts of love matter more than you think
TikTok’s "orange peel theory" is trending, but the real question isn’t whether your partner peels your fruit. It’s whether they show up in the small, unsexy moments. We break down why these micro-acts matter.

Rana Khan
May 29, 20254 min read


Why am I always the one apologizing?
Why am I always the one saying sorry? Learn what’s really behind apology dynamics and how to reset them.

Rana Khan
Jan 28, 20254 min read


Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays: Embracing Your Cultural Language
Learn how different family dynamics shape holiday interactions and some strategies to navigate them with ease.

Rana Khan
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Is Family Therapy Worth Trying?
Struggling to bridge generational or cultural divides in your family? Family therapy can foster understanding, connection, and resilience.

Rana Khan
Nov 26, 20243 min read


How to Navigate Emotional Differences in Relationships: Tips for Better Communication
When two people have very different ways of processing emotions, it can cause frustration for both.

Rana Khan
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Therapy is Not Advice Giving
When I saw my first client as a therapist, I was 23 years old. I was not married, I had never lived with a romantic partner, I never held...

Rana Khan
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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