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Grief After a Breakup: Do You Miss Them — Or Who You Were With Them?
Sometimes after a relationship ends, what we miss most is not simply the other person. We may miss how we felt with them — desired, interesting, confident or alive. Inspired by a video from my friend and colleague Julie, I explore the grief of losing both a relationship and a version of yourself.

Paul Madden
Sep 17 min read


Bad Relationship Advice That Can Damage Your Mental Health
From “love conquers all” to “never go to bed angry,” some relationship advice can do more harm than good. This article explores unhealthy relationship myths, boundaries and emotional wellbeing in healthy relationships.

Paul Madden
Jul 312 min read


Understanding Herpes: A Normalised View of a Common Virus
A herpes diagnosis can feel emotionally overwhelming, but herpes is common and manageable. This article explores herpes stigma, relationships, emotional wellbeing and living with HSV without shame.

Paul Madden
Jun 283 min read
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