relationships + lifestyle
Do you have a fake friend (or also known as a ‘frenemy’) in your life? What I mean is…that friend who pretends or appears to be genuine on the outside when really they’re actually quite parasitic. Again, seemingly harmless on the outside but can actually be doing unforeseen and unexpected damage. There are some pretty … Read more
Straight up, I hate social media now more than ever. Do I use it? Yes, but I’ve only grown to see how barren, tainted and useless it truly is. I literally only have a FB account for the Marketplace, but if I’m honest, I’m always one click away from deleting every account. While the title … Read more
Why gentle? Well, because not all friendships end out of strife or neglect. In fact, I would argue that most friendships outgrow themselves prior to ending in conflict. This fact was definitely inspiration for my post on why I stopped forcing friendships in my life. What usually ends in discord and animosity is a friendship … Read more
If this title resonated with you, I’m glad you’re here, because not many are willing to admit (even to themselves) that the very friendships in their life are only there out of force. And let me explain the very *self* loving reasons I stopped forcing friendships in my life, or to *fit* in my life. … Read more
This isn’t my typical kind of post, but more of a rant, venting and confession all-in-one. I’m taking it back to the old school days of blogging when they were primarily used as personal online journals – the publicized “current events” of our personal lives. That’s the energy I’m bringing today, because my heart has … Read more
I get it – work relations and making connections with those you work with isn’t so cut and dry. I also realize my take on this will probably make some people’s heads spin. But I learned this fact only after truly understanding friendship. The thing is we too often view and treat our job, and … Read more
I think it’s perfectly normal not to have a “best friend” these days. Personally, I also think having a best friend has even become idolized in our world and in this life. YEEET. Although, society [the collective] and some psychologists (depending on which side of the pendulum) would probably disagree. In a glamorized world, the … Read more
Assuming you are reading this – obviously – in your 20s, but more importantly, this [hopefully] being the time in your life when your friends are…well…life. Although this is more of an unconventional approach, I believe this is the time to make the most of your 20s *with your bestie(s)*. You and your crew are … Read more
I think I’m onto something with the Less is more wisdom when it comes to friendship. I’m a 30-something adult with very few friends, and quite honestly never been happier. I’ve taken away from friendship over the years that less really is more. And what do I mean by that? For one, quality over quantity. … Read more
How would you describe a true friend? If you spent enough time thinking about it, there’s likely a fairly long list. Frankly, if you asked me 15 years ago, my list would be 10x as long. Now as an adult, my list is as unconventional as it is short. I often remind myself with the … Read more