The relationship benefits of traveling and four tips to do it well. by Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. KEY POINTS Does a getaway sound appealing? A week away could be just…
Category: Relationships
Slave memoirs yanked the veil off of America’s facade
Story by Zahara Hill In the everlasting faceoff between Black history and America’s self-conception, it’s worth revisiting one of the fight’s earliest and most valiant weapons of war: the slave memoir. Narratives…
Remembering Mama D, advocate for the downtrodden
by Tammy C. Barney, Verite News Her official name was Dyan French Cole, but New Orleanians knew her as “Mama D.” She was short in stature with locs as long as…
Why No Contact and Boundaries Are Important With Your Ex
Cutting off contact with your ex after a breakup is necessary for your growth. By John Kim LMFT There are several important reasons to cut off contact and create boundaries after a…
Is Your Activism Solutionary?
by Zoe Weil M.A., M.T.S You can make a bigger difference while leading a happier life. KEY POINTS If you’re like me, there are a lot of issues in our…
NOLA Love Pact: Simmering Down, Not Burning Bridges
By Maelinda Turner, LCSW, MDiv Instead of Roses, We Offer a Couples’ Contract. How to Keep Your Relationship Strong. In the passionate cauldron of NOLA love, even the best crab…
4 Essential Qualities of the Very Best Work Teams
What do the best work teams do that goes above and beyond? by Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. KEY POINTS A good work team is productive, stable, and satisfied. A great…
Our Five Inborn Hungers
by Alphonsus Obayuwana M.D., Ph.D., CPC The key to understanding humanity. KEY POINTS If you allow me to define hunger as a compelling desire, it could then be said that every one…
The Power and the Beauty of Illuminated Ignorance
I don’t know; therefore, I am? How to make your ignorance serve you well. By Guy P. Harrison KEY POINTS Half empty or half full? The human brain is magnificent…
From Second Line Sizzle to Simmering Love
Navigating Fiery Conflict in NOLA Relationships New Orleans love burns bright, like a second-line parade pulsing with brass and struts. But beneath the vibrant surface, some stories simmer with volatility,…