I find it very strange how hard it is to be yourself in a new relationship. After all, we are ourselves in every other area of our lives. Why do we struggle to be ourselves as the relationship progresses? I believe that, when we first get into a new relationship, we feel very confident […]
Many of us are addicted to toxic relationships. It might seem counterintuitive because all we want is a healthy one but many of us choose toxicity over and over and over. I didn’t realize that, until I got in a healthy relationship, I was someone who was totally addicted to toxic relationships. I don’t […]
Nothing is worse than when your boyfriend keeps breaking his promises, even though he says he won’t ever do it again. And you know that he will because he lies over and over and over. And you have been there for every one of them. Are you sick of it? Do you wish, more […]
It doesn’t seem logical that so many women for damaged men. I mean we are smart, we are wise, we are self-confident, we should know better. Right? However, for a variety of reasons, when it comes to certain men, all of those strengths can melt away and we are left at the mercy of […]
In retrospect, I know that, in many ways, I set the stage for my spouse’s cheating. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t blame myself for his cheating but I do know that, in many ways, my actions made it so that our relationship was vulnerable to one of us stepping out. I have a […]
If you are struggling and thinking about reaching out to a medical professional but are hesitant to do so, perhaps knowing the powerful things kids learn when you seek help for your mental health might help you take that next step. Recognizing that you might need help and then actually reaching out are […]
Are you feeling pessimistic about life right now? Do you wake up in the morning, depressed, not excited about facing your day? Are you struggling to see anything hopeful in your future? You are not alone! Feeling pessimistic about life right now is something that many people, myself included, are feeling. It’s hard not to, […]
I am guessing that you are reading this article because you believe that your boyfriend might be cheating. I am guessing that you are feeling pretty devastated and that you aren’t thinking clearly around what might be going on. I am guessing that you could use some help figuring it all out. It’s so […]
It would seem that it would be a no brainer that people would easily recognize behaviors that are unacceptable in any relationship. You know, those red flags, those little behaviors that you see at the beginning of a relationship, behaviors that make you pause and wonder if you should take note of them or […]
After a break up, not bad-mouthing your ex can be next to impossible. Whether you left or were left, the end of the relationship can lead to anger, bitterness and resentment. And, try as we might, keeping those feelings to ourselves can be difficult, sometimes even impossible. I am here to tell you, from […]
