Category: Relationships

  • 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,…

  • 25+ Romantic Christmas Traditions For Couples

    25+ Romantic Christmas Traditions For Couples

    I love Christmas, but I will admit I have a very different kind of love for the season and its traditions, especially now that I am married. And I think it’s important for couples to acknowledge the likelihood of change around the Holiday season. This includes including your spouse when it comes to favorite pastimes…

  • 3 Ways to find a man after your heart, not a body count (sex)

    3 Ways to find a man after your heart, not a body count (sex)

    Or, for those who may need better clarity, here’s to detecting the guy who’s only in it for the sex. But more importantly, the ways to find a man after your heart, not a body count. Still, sometimes it’s much easier to find Waldo in villain form first, so that’s the focus here. This post…

  • 8 Signs of a clingy relationship

    8 Signs of a clingy relationship

    It’s no surprise – we’re already quick to label clinginess by its select and stereotypical qualities. But what are some of the brushed-under-the-rug signs of a clingy relationship? You know, the soft spots we’re not really ready to touch on, or admit. This isn’t talked about as much, but the damaging effects – IMO –…