I’m not doing so well, today. This is one of the days where I won’t be sharing what a great day I had, or how I kicked depression‘s butt, or rave about how productive I was. Aside from making sure my kids have what they need, I’ve been in bed all day. And today, I don’t …
Does your partner shut you out completely when angry? Research indicates that children would rather you yell at them than ignore them. When prisoners are punished, guards isolate them, because being isolated is one of the harshest punishments there is — other than physical abuse. Likewise, the silent treatment is a form of punishment, a way of attempting …
I am ‘a nice girl’. It’s who I am. I am someone who cares about other people’s happiness more than my own. I am someone who always puts others first. I am guilty of jeopardizing my own happiness for people who took me for granted and didn’t give a damn about me. There are times …
You don’t have to settle down in your twenties. You don’t have to find the love of your life while you are in high school or college. You don’t have to start your love story at an early age. It’s better to wait until you are older to settle down with the right person than …
Here is how you love without expectation: You love yourself first. Not necessarily most or best, but first. You don’t cancel plans that you were excited about because somebody else wanted your time. You don’t rearrange your schedule to accommodate a person who may bail at the last moment anyway. You are strict with yourself …
1. Just because someone kept pursuing you doesn’t mean they want to stay. Some people are just spontaneous and will do things without really thinking ahead. Sometimes there is no deeper meaning behind what they do other than the fact that they are curious or somewhat interested. 2. If someone likes you enough they will …
If you’re strong, smart, ambitious, or any combination of the three, you’ve likely been labeled as intimidating by guys. Maybe it’s made you hesitant about being unapologetically yourself because you don’t want to turn them off—screw that. You’re not intimidating—he’s intimidated by you. How is that your problem? 1. WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE TO DIMINISH …
As unbelievable as it may sound, I met my boyfriend on Tinder. When we matched, he seemed instantly different than other dudes and the longer we were together, the more I realized he really is. Here are 10 things he did differently that showed me he just might be “The One.” 1. HE STARTED AN …
I’ve spent the past decade of my life being loyal AF when I’m dating a guy — now things have changed. I never used to believe in focusing on more than one guy at a time, but I’ve been screwed over one too many times and I’m tired of playing by the same old rules. …
Empaths take their relationships seriously. They date with the intention of finding true love, preferring to form meaningful bonds rather than dating around or having casual sex. Sometimes, being a female empath can put you at a disadvantage here; in an era of internet dating and hookups, you will probably have to wait longer to …