Dealing with the end of a relationship can be a painful ordeal, especially when your thoughts keep drifting back to your ex. Whether the breakup is recent or you’re still struggling with the hurt months later, these persistent thoughts might hinder your ability to move on. At this point, it is normal to spend your […]
In a day and age when definitions of masculinity are constantly changing, there is an interesting phenomenon that has been noticed by several single women who are looking for a partner – finding themselves dating a man child. The man child is a recent addition to the dictionary to describe a person with qualities that […]
During my weird on-off somethingship with my ex, Jason (name changed), the most common thought in my head was, “Is he trying to make me jealous?” To call it complicated would be an understatement. He was the kind who knew what buttons to push and when. I was the kind who let him push those […]
What are some examples of emotional boundaries? Expecting kindness, communication, and respect from your partner. Saying no and asking for space. Finding out who you are outside your relationship. Not accepting guilt for mistakes you didn’t make. Whatever it is that you do to prioritize your needs in a relationship, constitutes examples of emotional boundaries. […]
Jealousy in a romantic partnership can kill the romance really fast. Even though people in a relationship find jealousy from their partner quite flattering at first, gradually the cuteness turns into a serious problem. How to deal with a jealous partner then? Well, it is very difficult and frustrating, to put it mildly. However, being […]
Identify signs an inmate really loves you and how to handle such complex relationships.
If your ex keeps coming back into your life like that pop-up notification you can’t get rid of, it could be one of the signs your ex is testing you. They send one “Hey” and you start imagining a beach wedding. You want to move on so badly, but how can you swipe right on […]
Ignore, respond, bash, or smile wickedly- what should you do when an ex contacts you years later out of the blue. Hold on your emotions, we have the answers
Have you heard of the Scarlet Letter ‘A’? Nathaniel Hawthorne’s heroine, Hester, in his romantic novel The Scarlet Letter had to have an “A” embroidered on all her dresses to divulge to the world that she was an adulteress. Her story isn’t very simple and I won’t reveal much since I don’t want to spoil this classic book for you, but […]
You’ve just met someone at work or in college or some event and instantly been attracted to them. You may or may not have spoken to them briefly but feel a deep connection almost immediately. Soon enough, you find yourself constantly thinking about them. It feels like you just can’t get them out of your […]