Dating

Stop expecting YOU from others - sincerely, a recovering people pleaser. There's a slightly nasty, yet logical part of me that thinks we do this because we are constantly told we are imperfectly perfect, and to focus on our positive qualities. So we start looking for that same sense of perfection in others - meaning, we're looking for that good in others to measure up to our own perceived goodness.

Stop expecting YOU from others – sincerely, a recovering people pleaser

Stop expecting YOU from others – sincerely, a recovering people pleaser. There’s a slightly nasty, yet logical part of me that thinks we do this because we are constantly told we are imperfectly perfect, and to focus on our positive qualities. So we start looking for that same sense of perfection in others – meaning,

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These are vows you should not only make but continue to keep. These are vows not only for yourself but for your relationships.

30 Self Love Vows To Make In The New Year

These are vows you should not only make but continue to keep. These are vows not only for yourself but for your relationships. And regardless of how others make it seem, self-love is not selfish. It is not arrogant, greedy, uncompassionate or egotistical. It is, however, threatening to those who lack it and who thrive

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And that might be part of the problem - basing gift ideas solely on what the other person asks for. As adults, that isn't always reliable or achievable. So what then? That's when I decided to come up with a gift guide for couples. Since Christmas is second runner-up for being the most romantic time of year, I thought of this being the perfect opportunity to create a guide to bring the romance.

Gift guide for couples – 7 Ways to bring the romance for the Holidays

This post received complimentary product by Kisses 4 Us® in exchange for a gift guide recognition. The Holidays are right around the corner! Um, yesterday was June I thought? And that’s what happens when you blink. Before you know it, you’re trying to remember all the things you came across throughout the year and said

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Since gaslighting is a control tactic through manipulation, it's almost a guarantee you have been gaslit at some point in your life - even thanks to politics, specialists, marketing, corporations, culture and social media. Gaslighting in relationships is no exception either. But while we're pretty hyper-focused on the things in which happen to us, are we REALLY willing to ask ourselves, "Is it me? Am I the problem?" Are YOU the one doing the gaslighting?

4 Signs of gaslighting in relationships – hello, it’s coming from you!

Since gaslighting is a control tactic through manipulation, it’s almost a guarantee you have been gaslit at some point in your life – even thanks to politics, specialists, marketing, corporations, culture and social media. Gaslighting in relationships is no exception either. But while we’re pretty hyper-focused on the things in which happen to us, are

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Why Online Dating Is So Difficult [When It Shouldn't Be] | The things I learned from dating online for over 4 years, and the hard truths I encountered that can make finding love online seem impossible | Online dating advice for the single woman on the verge of giving up - here's what you need to know | #onlinedating #datingadvice | theMRSingLink

Why is online dating so hard in a tech world?

I see this question so often nowadays. It’s funny because when online dating first came about, it was hard then, too. We knew this because people have been having strictly online-based relationships for years, and we know how most of those end up. Yet here we are, where instantaneous, online connections are easily considered the

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I Upheld Traditional Values In A Modern Dating World | Dating advice for young women living in a modern world | Courtship and chivalry still exists, you just have to commit to that standard in dating | #datingadvice #courtship #moderndating | theMRSingLink

I Upheld Traditional Dating Values In A Modern World

I am officially speaking out on adhering to my more traditional dating values in a modernized society. Phew. You have no idea how long I’ve waited to say that, and confidently say it. I’ve spent the last couple years trying to please all relationship styles, expectations, values and beliefs. And while I do respect them,

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When He Won’t Open Up Emotionally [What I’ve Learned + Started Doing] | If you're struggling to get him to open up to emotionally, here's what you need to know - what I've learned and started doing | How to encourage your spouse to be open and emotionally connected in the relationship | #couplesgoals #marraige #relationships | theMRSingLink

How to get him to open up emotionally + what I’ve learned

It’s easy to limit ourselves when it comes to the meaning of expression. And I think it’s quite obvious that most women have an easier time demonstrating their feelings and emotions, as well as opening up emotionally to their spouse and others. Meaning we’re [more] readily available to talk about them and willing to show

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