Wayne speaks about the challenges men face with emotional vulnerability and the need for safe space for new vulnerable experiences.

While important and (understandably) concerning, communication is usually not the core relationship issue for those that claim it is. It’s usually just a symptom of the core issue(s). More specifically, Melissa speaks about the intrapersonal and interpersonal struggle with difficult emotions.

Friends with benefits (FWB). These kinds of relationships have a bad reputation—and they really shouldn’t. Melissa LeSane is quoted in this article sharing her two cents about Friends with benefits.