I grew up thinking I knew what love is.
Love is saying, “I love you.”
It’s hearts and candy and Hallmark greeting cards.
When I imagined myself having a boyfriend [Read more…] about 3 Hidden Signs He TRULY Loves You
The Mysterious Ways of the Heart
Relationships
Help an Emotionally Shut-Down Man Share His Feelings
When I was growing up, my family dealt with someone being upset like this:
- Try to talk some reason into them.
- Tell them, “Calm down!”
- Shame them for not getting a grip.
- Yell at them.
- Freeze them out until they storm off.
[Read more…] about Help an Emotionally Shut-Down Man Share His Feelings
What If His Affair Isn’t About You?
As a culture, we are ever more open about sex, but infidelity remains shrouded in a cloud of shame and secrecy.”
Those are the words of psychotherapist Esther Perel [Read more…] about What If His Affair Isn’t About You?
My Boyfriend Yells at Me
Most of us have ended up—at least ONCE in our life—in a shouting match with someone we love.
Sometimes, it’s necessary. You’ve both got so much pent up frustration and so many things you haven’t been able to say that you’ve just got to get it all out. [Read more…] about My Boyfriend Yells at Me
How Coronavirus is Affecting Domestic Violence – Cathy Oddie
Yes, everyone is stressed out.
Yes, everyone is fighting more.
But there’s one thing that not even the pressures and stress of living through a pandemic can excuse:
Abuse. [Read more…] about How Coronavirus is Affecting Domestic Violence – Cathy Oddie
How to Love Yourself First (When You’re in Love)
One of the very best things about being a woman is how much we love others.
We’re good at loving. We’re good at caring for people. We’re good at thinking about other people’s feelings.
But the one person that seems to escape our notice is ourselves. [Read more…] about How to Love Yourself First (When You’re in Love)
Why You Get Attracted to the Wrong People
There’s a good guy you know.
He’s one of those genuinely good guys. His heart is in the right place. He’s generous with his time. He treats women well.
And he cannot get a girlfriend for the life of him. [Read more…] about Why You Get Attracted to the Wrong People
Signs You Have Relationship Anxiety
I know you’ve done this….
(I don’t know anyone who hasn’t!)
You’ve met someone great. Really, really great.
And it seems like he likes you back. [Read more…] about Signs You Have Relationship Anxiety
4 Signs He Sees You as a “Nice Girl”
The world needs more kind people.
If you care about others, if you spread love, if you give back, then you’re the kind of person we need right now.
And men agree.
A 2014 study discovered that men find [Read more…] about 4 Signs He Sees You as a “Nice Girl”
The Verbally Abusive Relationship with Patricia Evans
Has a boyfriend ever told you that he knows what you’re REALLY thinking?
He knows what you REALLY meant.
He knows what you REALLY want.
And if you tell him otherwise [Read more…] about The Verbally Abusive Relationship with Patricia Evans