Did you ever think you would find yourself at that point? Being more fearful for landing a decent guy that doesn’t come with all the drama-filled, emotionally exhausting, roller coaster ride of your previous toxic relationships? Listen, that very fear is valid. But breathe easy when I say this transition through healing will pass. It […]
When Finding A Good Guy Is Scarier Than Your Toxic Relationships Read More »
Hello to the innocent, closet-weird, shy girl of the early 2000s. You’re 30 now, and I have yet to actually take the time to let you in on my secrets on Love and teenage boys as you enter that magical phase of your life. You’ll probably roll your eyes at me (your future husband LOVES
An Open Letter To My Teenage Self About Love + Boys Read More »
If you lower your dating standards, you are implying someone else is responsible for your [happiness, fulfillment, expectations, worth, self-respect]. You get the idea, hopefully. That’s why dating below your standards matters, because you shouldn’t be. Yet we’ve ALL done it. I’ve done it. Call it the having kissed a few toads before knowing what
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A slightly nasty, yet logical part of me 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. You know, to see the good in others – except we’re looking for that good
Stop expecting YOU in people – sincerely, a recovering codependent Read More »
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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Defensiveness – it’s the gut reaction to defend yourself when you feel someone has said or done something unfairly or negatively to you. This is instinctive – it’s biological – that when you feel attacked you will either shut down, run away and hide or retaliate to protect yourself. You know all too well what that feels like. The blood
How To Stop Being Defensive [When You Feel Under Attack] Read More »
I’m probably following the blog bandwagon with this post, but eh – why not? The interesting thing is I come across more bucket lists or To-Do-Before-I’m-30 accomplishment posts that are rather nostalgic than celebratory. I can’t help but feel like turning 30 is that dead end zone of my youth, and that’s not how I want
I’m Turning 30 + I’m Actually Looking Forward To It Read More »
Every single one of us in life goes through times of imposition. If you didn’t go through struggles you would never learn how to overcome them. Besides, it’s these rough periods in life that help you understand their significance and what you care about the most. But I think it’s fair to admit that we
7 Things That Are Holding You Back In Life [Let Them Go!] Read More »
Something has been difficult coming to terms with lately, and it was like the Universe gave me a sign from a thought I had a little while back. I was feeling lost – I just wasn’t sure why. All I knew is that I didn’t feel like myself, or that I had lost who I
When you don’t know yourself anymore in this life, remember.. Read More »
Oh how far TML has come! Almost technically 3 years in the making, and 2 years as a full-time, all in or nothing blogger, designer and entrepreneur. Yes, I still have to correct the spelling of that word… every time. #noshame And you know, I have yet to actually celebrate a “bloggiversary” – which is coming up
Why A Life And Love Improvement Blog, Anyway? [6 Reasons] Read More »