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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


Finding Balance When One Partner Carries the Load
Feel like you're carrying the load in your relationship while your partner hangs back? Learn how to find balance, without blame.

Rana Khan
Feb 11, 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


Reconnecting with Your Partner After the Holidays
The holidays are over, and the new year is here—a perfect time to reconnect with your partner.

Rana Khan
Jan 7, 20254 min read


Self-interest and the Essential Ingredients in Relationships
Are human beings innately "selfish"? And is self-interest really such a bad thing? Rana believes it's actually essential in relationships.

Rana Khan
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Jumping Into a New Relationship Too Soon: Why Healing After a Break-Up Is Key
Break-ups are hard, but they're also opportunities to grow. Find out how taking a year off after a break-up can be incredibly healing.

Rana Khan
Oct 27, 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


Love during lockdown 💚
Could COVID-19 measures like social & physical distancing within your home actually lead to a healthier relationship?

Rana Khan
Jan 25, 20213 min read
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