Alisa Kalina - MeetMindful | A Fuller Life Together

There’s nothing wrong with compromise, but when a partner pressures us to dress in a way that doesn’t align with who we are… “Dear Alisa” must step in.

Alisa Kalina

Dear Alisa: My boyfriend left me for his ex…

How exactly do you find a silver lining when your partner leaves you for their ex? Alisa offers advice on how to ease the pain of an unexpected betrayal.

Alisa Kalina

Tips on Moving Through Life as an Empath

Life has its challenges and moving through life as an empath can present an added layer of complexity. Feeling stressed about human connection? Read on.

Alisa Kalina

I’m Gay & My Family Won’t Accept Me

We want to be loved for who we are—especially by family. For one gay man, coming out created a terrible divide at home. Check out one expert’s sage advice.

Alisa Kalina

Dear Alisa: My Best Friend’s Boyfriend is a Jerk

When your best friend finds love, you want to embrace their new romance. But, things don’t always go so smoothly. What do you do if the boyfriend is a jerk?

Alisa Kalina

Dear Alisa: My partner doesn’t celebrate anything…

In this week’s Dear Alisa column, she speaks heart-to-heart with a woman who’s partner doesn’t believe in celebrating birthdays, anniversaries… anything.

Alisa Kalina

How can I get my partner to unplug?

With all the benefits of technology, it can be a HUGE relationship killer. One reader asks our in-house advice guru, “How can I get my partner to unplug?”

Alisa Kalina

Dear Alisa: I think I’m getting in my own way of finding love

Finding love already feels like a tricky endeavor without the burden of getting in our own way. If you can relate, Alisa is back with some stellar advice.

Alisa Kalina

Dear Alisa: I’m Losing Myself to a Relationship

When involved in a relationship—new or long term—we risk losing ourselves just a little. Here’s Alisa’s take on what a co-dependent relationship means.

Alisa Kalina

Dear Alisa: I want to do couples therapy but my bf won’t…

Couples therapy is a great option when both people are on board. But what happens when one resists? Check out our (new!) weekly advice column to find out.

Alisa Kalina