Michael Brett

Why having options isn't the same as having peace—and what actually builds a power couple In 2023, I had two girlfriends. Both were young, attractive, and smart.Both knew about each other.Both said they weren't looking for anything serious. On paper, that sounds like every guy's fantasy. In reality, it was an interesting mess. How It Started Both of these women thought they were just going to "use me for fun for a while."No pressure. No commitment. Just a good time. But that's not how it...

Years ago, I was in a relationship where my ex would come home and immediately start drinking. Not a glass of wine to unwind. Cheap vodka. Straight from the bottle. She’d walk in, drop her stuff, crack the cap, and I’d say: “Please don’t drink tonight. Can we just be here together?” She’d look me dead in the eye and take a big swig. At the time, it felt like pure disrespect. Later, I realized that bottle was a message. What she was really saying was something closer to: “I am miserable. It’s...

You've built an impressive career. You're respected at work, you make good money, and you know how to solve problems. But at home? Your partner feels distant. Learn why your greatest strengths are becoming your relationship's biggest vulnerabilities—and what to do about it.