"Jealousy is really only negative when it 'rears its ugly head' — but internally felt jealousy is part of being human, and isn't a reflection of how you love and care for your partner."

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"Timing looks different when two people are aligned and intentional. The calendar doesn't matter — it's the quality of connection."

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"There was all this pressure before to get married, have kids, move forward with your life and I think now we're more open to — you can have a happy and fulfilled life with friends, with a career, with lots of different kinds of relationships."

"However, by discussing these issues upfront (by saying, 'I really like where we’re headed, but sometimes I get anxious thinking about what this means long term,' or 'I like you a lot, but it takes me a bit to open up'), you’re building trust and strengthening your bond."​​