What does it mean to be a strong, independent woman in today’s culture? 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 […]
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This isn’t my typical kind of post but more of a rant, venting and confession all-in-one. That’s the energy I’m bringing today, because my heart has been heavy lately pertaining to why I stopped chasing friends. I’m sure many can resonate with this one. To be clear, there’s a difference between showing up, making an
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Assuming you are reading this – obviously – in your 20s, but more importantly, this [hopefully] being the time in your life when your friends are…well…life. Although this is more of an unconventional approach, I believe this is the time to make the most of your 20s *with your bestie(s)*. You and your crew are
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Ask yourself the hard, pivotal post-breakup question when it comes to relationships: what does closure mean to me? And really, be frank, don’t hold back. Because that’s what this post is about – figuring out what it can actually mean to want closure, and maybe even closure you didn’t get. The hard truth is, on
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As if it wasn’t like nails on a chalkboard already, meeting new people and making friends are difficult as well. But above all, introverts hate small talk. Granted, COVID (er, rather, the whole social distancing) brought us introverts a bit of relief, but this in no way means anything has changed at the forefront of
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![11 Things That Can Drive Him Away [That You Might Already Be Doing] | If it seems like everything you do (or don't) scares off every guy around you, don't worry - it's not always your fault. Relationships are fickle, and they have a way of changing you into someone you're not even when you don't mean to. The key is in self awareness. So if you have any of these qualities that may be driving guys away, it's time to make a change in you and the types of guys you date | #dating #relationshipadvice | theMRSingLink](https://themrsinglink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/11-Things-That-Can-Drive-Him-Away-That-You-Might-Already-Be-Doing-1.jpg.webp)
Love makes us do crazy things. This is true. Some for the better and some not. We forget that Love is intentional and not always impulsive. You may frequently hear through the grapevine of love advice to simply go with the flow and let Love happen. And sure, you should, but hearing that doesn’t mean
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We need to STOP romanticizing dating red flags. Because…”What you allow is what will continue,”, “The treatment we tolerate from others is a reflection of how we treat ourselves,”, and “Your worth is not determined by self-neglect.” Just a little dating food for thought there, since I am speaking from the very position where I,
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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
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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![How To Stop Being Defensive [When You Feel Under Attack] | It's instinctive - biological - that when you feel attacked you will either shut down, run away and hide or retaliate to protect yourself. But from a social standpoint - particularly with our close relationships with others - this defense mechanism does more harm (for you and others) than good. Begin the process of healing yourself, learn how to manage your emotions and conserve the energy for what truly matters in life | #selfimprovementtips #defensive #selfhealing | theMRSingLink](https://themrsinglink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/How-To-Stop-Being-Defensive-When-You-Feel-Under-Attack-1.jpg.webp)
Defensiveness – it’s the gut reaction to defend yourself when you feel someone has said or done something unfairly or negatively to you. When you feel attacked you will either shut down, run away, hide or retaliate to protect yourself. You know all too well what that feels like. The blood is rushing to your face, you start
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