I spent so much of my 20s trying to be the “perfect” partner (supportive, loyal, endlessly understanding) that I forgot what it means to feel loved without performing for it.

As a recent college graduate in a new city, Samantha Elliott thought she'd be lonely. Instead, she found companionship in the most unexpected place: with herself. And that, ironically, helped expand ...

In a relationship, we rely on our partners, especially during hard times. When challenges arise, we often want them to join us in therapy—to be part of the process and resolve problems together.