Intimacy Challenges with My Marine

Dear MOTIVATION: My boyfriend, a U.S. Marine, struggles with flashbacks from his military service. There are moments during intimacy when he becomes distant, yells out, doesn’t want to touch me, or stares off at the ceiling or wall. His feelings and moods make our intimate moments challenging. I deeply care for him and want to […]
Trust Your Heart’s True Signals

Dear MOTIVATION: I have gone on a few dates with someone I initially thought I’d like. However, I’m just not feeling any chemistry. I really don’t want to hurt their feelings, but I’m also not sure if I should give it another chance. On one hand, I’d hate to end things prematurely; on the other, […]
Teamwork Troubles at Work

Dear MOTIVATION: I’m part of a project team at work, but we constantly struggle with collaboration, which is causing us to fail to meet our goals. It seems each member is working in isolation, resulting in miscommunication, a little to no trust, and frustration. I want to improve our collaboration and boost morale, but I’m […]
Finding Freedom in Saying No

Dear MOTIVATION: I’m constantly bombarded with requests from friends, family, and coworkers, and I find myself unable to say no. This has left me feeling overwhelmed and burned out. I want to help others, but I also need to take care of myself. How can I set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty about disappointing those […]
