After thinking long and hard on this, it really dawned on me how we’re all afraid to admit just how much we settle for things in life. I mean, on days we don’t feel like putting in the effort to cook, we settle for something to eat that’s quick and not always nutritious, right? And […]
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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,
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Or, for those who may need better clarity, detecting the guy who’s only in it for the sex. ANDDDD, finding a man after, and in it, for your heart, not a body count. Yet sometimes it’s much easier to find Waldo in villain form first, so that’s the focus here. This post may not entirely
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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 partner or relationship? You know, the soft spots we’re not really ready to touch on. This isn’t talked about as much, but the damaging effects – IMO –
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I’m not afraid to admit it – as a married woman, relationship-care and self-care are congruently interconnected. Relationship-care is also self-care, yet why is this statement so combative? That’s a personal question to ask and unpack yourself. Putting effort into and towards my marriage ultimately makes me *feel good*, as it should! The same way
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If you’re looking for Love, dating can be hard, especially in a very digital-focused, online-based world. From simply meeting people to actually getting to know them has changed, and not necessarily to a better alternative. Maybe getting a date isn’t the problem – that’s why I came up with five important, self-reflective questions to ask
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So he claims he’s not interested but keeps texting you anyway? What gives? Unfortunately, you have to be willing to ask yourself one simple question: “Do you truly want an answer, or are you only looking for what you want to hear?” Because if this wishy-washy behavior leaves you with more questions than certainty, I’m
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Dating today – has it been replaced, or destroyed, by Hookup Culture? It seems as if dating is now the black sheep, the outcast, and plagued to the point of unrecognition. It is is also seemingly undesirable and, to many, impossible. Personally I think Hookup Culture is much to blame. Sure, not everyone bows down
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We all know by now that trust is the easiest to lose, and the hardest to regain. And in relationships trust is easily and most obviously broken by things like deceit (lying, dishonesty, secrecy) and infidelity (cheating, disloyalty), but what about the not-so -obvious? The subtle ways trust can be lost or broken in relationships
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Many women tend to fall for the “bad boy” – you might also label this type as “the a**holes”. They’re the type we know is trouble or bad news bears. Many would even argue that they attract this type, let alone gravitate to them. So if women know the [likely] “negative” repercussions surrounding this type,
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