Category: Love

  • 7 Things that no longer make me feel beautiful

    7 Things that no longer make me feel beautiful

    I’m 34 going on 35 this year, and over the last decade my mind has shifted as to what makes me feel beautiful. And in the last handful or so years, I’ve basically done away with the desire to look or feel “sexy” – with the exception of for my husband. I explain a bit…

  • 25+ Things to say to an anxious attached partner (that actually help)

    25+ Things to say to an anxious attached partner (that actually help)

    Those who actually read this post are most likely to have an anxious attachment style (not to be confused with the fearful avoidant attachment). Because, alas, I find that it’s the anxiously attached partners who are also more likely to seek out answers and resources. If you aren’t that partner, then I hope this can…

  • Dear men, the relationship isn’t improving – she’s moved on

    Dear men, the relationship isn’t improving – she’s moved on

    I notice this quite a bit – men who genuinely believe their relationship is *improving* when actually it’s the opposite. She’s moved on, like done-zo – checked out of the relationship. I don’t totally understand men’s logic on this one (granted, women share this, too, just *different*) but I imagine it’s simply because the arguing,…

  • 10 Gentle signs you’ve outgrown a friendship

    10 Gentle signs you’ve outgrown a friendship

    Why gentle? Well, because not all friendships end chaotically, 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…

  • 6 Things I’m unlearning about being an independent woman

    6 Things I’m unlearning about being an independent woman

    This can apply to the independent woman, in general, but this also goes for the single, independent lifestyle or mindset, too. Many would probably no longer view me as fitting either of those categories. After getting married, I guess, I’m unlearning A LOT about what it means [to me] to be a strong independent woman…