Let’s get this off the table first: Relationships take work.  While Hollywood and sitcoms have fed us the idea of happily-ever-after, we are rarely shown what proper communication looks like or the actual conscious effort that a long-term relationship requires.  Because of this and because of life experience, many of us have developed unhealthy relationship […]

Heartbreak over an ended relationship can be quite painful. If you’ve ever been through a breakup, you can probably relate. The aftermath of a breakup can cause you to experience a myriad of negative emotions, such as depression, fear, anger, anxiety, feeling unworthy, rejected, and more. A common feeling that many people experience after going […]

If you’re single and trying to land the partner of your dreams, you’re not alone. There are plenty of singles out there trying to find love in a variety of ways. Since the pandemic, it’s become a bit more challenging to get out there and mix it up in the community. However, there are still […]

Toxic relationships can be tricky and challenging. They can sneak up on you or you could know that you’ve been in one for quite a while. Whichever the case, toxic relationships can cause plenty of suffering to you and the ones closest to you. They can breed hatred, grudges, and negativity to your world, which […]

Our relationships are definitely a crucial and big part of our lives. In fact, the quality of our relationship directly correlates with how much we enjoy life in general. This implies that a huge part of our unhappiness can also be traced to our relationships. (Including relationships with ourselves.) An article on the study on […]

Everyone needs good people in their lives. Some get lucky and have a built in support system with their family. Others have to collect a strong support system as they grow and surround themselves with good friends. Occasionally, toxic people have to be pruned from our lives, however, and we need to to say goodbye […]

Manipulative people can be crafty, scheming and ruthless. Some don't know how abusive and traumatic their behavior is, or the lasting impact it can have on others. But most manipulators are well aware of their behavior and how damaging it is to their relationships and the mental and emotional well-being of their victims. Manipulation is […]

It's hard to talk about abuse. It's traumatic, enraging, confusing, and can mean emotional issues for an entire lifetime. But what makes abuse so sneaky is that many times, people don't know when they're being abused; and likewise some people don't know when they're being abusive. Physical abuse can be more clear, as it often […]

As society evolves, so do the perspectives on marriage and relationships. The necessity of marriage, particularly for women, to survive in society is dissolving more and more with each decade.  While the institution of marriage is being scrutinized and assessed for cultural relevance, the assumptions about romantic relationships haven't really had the same renaissance. The […]