Category: relationships
The Five Love Languages
I can’t believe that in the eight years I’ve been writing this blog, I haven’t once touched on the five love languages. It’s pretty unbelievable. Anyway. If you aren’t famili... Read More
Those People on My Flight Who Were More In Love Than I’ve Ever Been
A few weeks ago, on a flight back from Europe, I witnessed the kind of selfless love I’d only ever read about in fairy tales. The plane was ancient; No outlets, TV’s, or modern amenities in sight.... Read More
Re-Learning How to Love
After a breakup, it can feel more than a little terrifying to put your heart on the line again. Your self esteem is shattered, your ego bruised; there are a million cliches for the pain and the ache a... Read More
3 Personality Traits for Long Lasting Love
There are a number of different traits that indicate a couple is a good match short-term, but for enduring love, there are 3 key indicators that can up your odds.... Read More
Is Solitude Empowering or Lonely?
At first, spending so much time alone is invigorating, empowering — everything feels fresh and new and overly stimulating. But eventually, the feeling shifts to one of pure isolation. You miss being... Read More
The Princess and The Pauper
Sometimes, there are people who surprise you. People with whom you have nothing tangible in common and yet, when your paths cross somewhat fortuitously, you feel like you’ve known each other a lif... Read More
Hanging Out with Exes
Breakups are hard. All of them. Whether you’d convinced yourself you had found a soul mate or simply dated someone exclusively to help fill a void, flipping that mental switch from “in a relation... Read More
How to Get Stuck with Something You Definitely Don’t Want
Forcing 'love, marriage, and the baby carriage', while potentially appealing in the short term, will inevitably lead to disappointment, resentment, and unhappiness in the long term. ... Read More