Living In Color: Love, Life & Everything in Between
Written Insights on Relationships, Connection, and Culture
Category: Communication
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By Norman Lloyd, MA, LPC Marital relationships are complicated. They’re not just about love, sex, kids, school, houses, fun, or entertainment—I could go on. They’re also about disagreements, arguments, differing opinions, and hurt feelings. I call this the relationship dance: a waltz of experiences that weave together the fabric of a partnership. There are many…
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America feels loud right now. But on a quiet Monday in Gruene, a bartender’s welcome, a waitress’s smile, and a stranger paying my check reminded me: what’s loud isn’t the whole story. Kindness is. In a small Texas town, hope still blooms—ordinary and undeniable.
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As we hiked the mountains of Colorado on National Climb a Mountain Day, we couldn’t help but reflect on the terrain we’ve navigated in our relationship—breakups, blended family struggles, mismatched needs, and even a year-long separation. As two therapists, you’d think we’d have it all figured out, but learning to love each other fully has…
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Just like getting into a hammock, relationships take balance, patience, and sometimes a few stumbles. But when we finally settle in—supported, swaying, and in sync—there’s nothing quite like the peace it brings. Love, like a hammock, holds us when we learn to lean in, let go, and trust the rhythm.
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By Therapists Who Have Seen It All (and Sometimes Been in the Doghouse Too) July 21st is National Get Out of the Doghouse Day — a playful nod to those times we’ve messed up, let someone down, or just plain didn’t show up the way we should have. But beneath the light-hearted label lies a…
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Self-forgiveness often feels harder than forgiving others. Why? Because it requires us to face the ways we’ve let ourselves down. In this deeply personal blog, I unpack how self-betrayal, boundary violations, and healing all intersect—and how to begin the journey of letting yourself off the hook.
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In a world where reels and rants drive division, Norman calls for a return to real connection. “Battle of the Sexes: What the Hell Is Happening?” unpacks the cultural wedge between men and women, challenges toxic stereotypes, and offers grounded truths and practical reminders for those seeking genuine relationships in a digital age. It’s time…
Living In Color: Love, Life & Everything in Between 