Hey there. There’s a common saying about relationships that’s always bothered me a little. You’ve probably heard it too. You have to love yourself before you can love someone else. I think it’s well-meaning, but it misses something important.

Hey there. I’ve been thinking a lot about friendships lately and how they fit into the idea of living an inside/out life. This is a topic I don’t usually dive into deeply, but I’ve started to notice how much noise there is around relationships. Especially online. And a lot of it, honestly, leads people toward isolation.