Envision this: you're watching someone build their dream house, and they start with the most gorgeous chandelier, marble countertops, and a stunning rooftop deck. Beautiful, right? But the problem is, they completely skipped laying a proper foundation. We all know how that story ends, and spoiler alert: it's not with "happily ever after." When it comes to romantic relationships, we're all guilty of starting with the chandelier. We dive into the butterflies, the late-night tex

Initially shared in my recent issue of “An Introverted Thought,” my quarterly newsletter, this reflection resonated with subscribers,...