Written by our resident advice columnist Dear One Love, I think my girlfriend is cheating on me. Whenever we’re together, she’s constantly getting texts. When I ask her who’s texting her she won’t tell me. I feel stuck- I know in my gut something is up, but I need proof. Is it ok to check […]
Written by our resident advice columnist Trigger Warning: This inquiry contains graphic descriptions of physical and emotional abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing an unhealthy or abusive relationship, check out our real-time resources, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. If you’re in imminent danger, please call 911. Dear One Love, […]
Relationship abuse can affect any person regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, social class, and ability. You can be the class valedictorian or the star quarterback, the new face of CoverGirl or an introverted wallflower. Anyone can be a victim of relationship abuse. Abusive partners in LGBTQIA* relationships — Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, […]
Written by Writer’s Corps member Sarah Moon Manipulation isn’t always obvious, it can be done subtly in a way that makes you second-guess yourself. Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic that can be used to undermine someone in their relationship. It can make you feel insecure and uncertain about yourself or your partner. What is Gaslighting? […]
Written by Writer’s Corps member Amanda Phillips All my friends know this about me—never call when you could send a text instead. I cannot stand talking on the phone. Maybe you can relate. But as much as I love texting (I think of it as my love language), there are times when I don’t feel […]
Written by Writer’s Corps member Jade Anna Hughes I spent a lot of my teens and 20’s avoiding deep relationships because I didn’t trust another person, and I didn’t trust myself. What if I said something wrong? What if they treated me the way my stepfather treated my mother? When you’re brought up in a […]
The spring/summer cusp is an exciting time of year: long days, less schoolwork, highly anticipated events like prom and graduation right around the corner. Maybe finals exams and dream vacations are the only thing on your mind; or maybe, just maybe you’re considering a prom-posal or summer romance. You’re not going to want to hear […]
Written by Writer’s Corps member Gussie Bryan Manipulate: verb ma·nip·u·late mə-ˈni-pyə-ˌlāt : the act of controlling or playing upon by artful, unfair or insidious means especially to one’s own advantage. By definition, manipulation can be tricky to detect, especially in friendships that tend to progress at a slower rate over time than romantic relationships. The fact […]
Written by One Love staff member Natasha Barraqué So you’ve recently re-entered the dating world. Or maybe you’ve been dating for a while now with the goal of finding a relationship that aligns with who you are. Hope and new dating energy fill the air as you open a new door and take a chance. […]
Written by Writer’s Corps member Adrianna Nine When we talk about relationship abuse, we typically focus on physical and emotional mistreatment. But financial abuse or the control of one’s ability to acquire, use and maintain money by an intimate partner occurs in up to 99 percent of domestic violence cases. So, why aren’t people talking […]