Why physical intimacy isn't enough to sustain a relationship 💞

This Philadelphia-based sibling duo brings warm, surreal folk sounds to their newest album, "Love & Devotion." A perfect listen for a quiet morning.

"We’ve been told for so long that sex is the barometer of a healthy relationship — that if the chemistry is there, if the bodies still find each other, then the rest must be working. But after over a decade as a sexologist and relationship coach, I can tell you with absolute certainty: Good sex is not, on its own, enough to sustain a relationship."

Whether you’re sleeping, snuggling or…well, doing the other thing 🤭, wood bed frames can handle almost anything while still staying true to a comfortable and cozy style.

These filling pancakes with one of the season’s best fruits are the perfect adieu to summer mornings.

🐝 What’s the buzz: Did you know ​bumblebees like to play​? 🥹

🫂 Decide to stay curious: We love this advice from a grandfather with a happy 60-year marriage under his belt — and we think it could apply to any lifelong relationship, ​including the one we have with ourselves​.

🌳 A weekend away: In this edition of The Weekend Edit our guest contributor shares about the workshop she’s hosting at Omega Institute this fall titled Coming Home To Yourself. ​If you’re looking for a sign to invest in your wellbeing, maybe this is it​?

💼 For job seekers: Remote mental healthcare company Rula is seeking a ​Sr. Health Systems Enterprise Account Executive​.

📝 A good question: Which of your relationships need some quality time? We hope you can carve out some time this weekend, even if just for a quick call.

"My family has been watching the Studio Ghibli Kids movies together and we recently discovered a truly underrated gem: ‘​From Up On Poppy Hill​’ takes place in 1963 Japan, just before the Tokyo Olympics, where the fierce national debate about modernization at the expense of cultural heritage and history is distilled into the story of high school students fighting to keep a dilapidated clubhouse from demolition. The film is full of rich artwork, beautiful domestic scenes that celebrate community and service to others, with a nuanced and tender love story at its center. Plus the soundtrack is absolutely perfect. Both the original Japanese and a star-studded English version are streaming on HBO Max." [​Watch here​]

A reader comment we love:

“Slightly a couple of decades ahead of you and wanted to congratulate you on ​a beautiful piece​. I know it’s not easy but the fact that you and Mike navigate life’s inevitable sways and swirls as an aligned team is key. So are cocktails and humor. Thank you for a great read to start the day!”

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