Tag: love
When Love Conquers All
I recall so many times with various exes just feeling… exasperated. I was irritated and annoyed and snippy and it wasn’t their behavior so much as it was THEM. They could “do no right”... Read More
Then vs Now: Those Awkward Relationship Talks
It’s interesting how different a serious relationship looks when you’re 24 compared to a serious relationship at 30. In your early to mid twenties, planning for the future with someone means y... Read More
Are We All Too Jaded To Fall in Love?
Re-watching old Disney movies while babysitting recently, I was reminded that fairy tales really go all in on the idea of falling in love at first sight. In nearly every film, the moment a prince lays... Read More
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
Relationship Chicken
The idea of “chicken” has its origins in a game where two drivers race towards each other on a collision course and someone needs to swerve first to avoid a fatal crash. While it’s in the be... Read More
Some Days I Wish I Could Hit Pause on All the Men
The phenomenon of “when it rains, it pours” must be scientifically proven by now, right? If not, the anecdotal evidence certainly seems to support the theory. Some days, I truly feel like a sad Ca... Read More
How to Find Love: Perform the Grocery Store Litmus Test
At the start of every relationship, there’s so much you don’t know about one another. It can take weeks, months, even years to discovery each other’s likes and dislikes, to reveal those lovable ... Read More
Cushioning: Necessary Dating Tactic or Epic Betrayal?
Monogamous, romantic relationships are a beautiful thing. And ’tis the season, right? But just because the temps are dipping and the lights are twinkling doesn’t mean people are actually commi... Read More