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Why Play Is So Important In Adult Relationships

December 16, 2025 2SC Staff

As a relational therapist practicing in Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods — from Boystown and Lakeview to Lincoln Park, Uptown, Edgewater, Avondale, and the North Shore suburbs — I often see couples underestimate the power of play […]

Gay Men Chicago: 5 Places to Meet a Boyfriend That’s Not a Bar!

May 23, 2023 2SC Staff

Gay Bar Alternatives for Dating in Chicago The gay bars in Chicago can be a fun place to hang out – particularly if you are looking for a spot to chill with friends. But if […]

7 Ways to Improve Your Self-Confidence for Dating

June 20, 2019 2SC Staff

Self-Confidence and Dating – A Closer Look Dating in Chicago can take a huge toll on self-confidence. For some, finding that perfect match can seem so easy, but for others it’s an absolute drain. Over […]

21 Tips for Being a Better Friend

April 2, 2017 2SC Staff

Better friend tips By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW A true friend of mine once said, “when you leave a visit with a friend, you should feel uplifted and full…you shouldn’t feel empty and exhausted.” We need […]

Male Friendships: An Endangered Species?

February 19, 2016 2SC Staff

Male Friendships By: Bill Farrand, MA, LCPC While the 21st century may not quite yet be time to lament the demise of the once- venerable institution of “Buddyhood,” the latest research clearly does not bode […]

What Do Dreams About The Future or Past Mean?

April 12, 2015 2SC Staff

What Does My Dream Mean? Guest Post By: Dr. John Moore What does my dream mean? This is a common question that many of our Chicago counseling and psychotherapy clients ask as they search for […]