Men are raised to think their level of masculinity depends on how much they’re able to dominate and control women. As such, they’ll employ different tactics to wield and maintain power. Gaslighting is one of those tactics. It’s a simple, yet effective way for your husband to control, manipulate, and emotionally abuse you. Usually, you won’t realize what’s happening until his … Read more
I’ve been an introvert my entire life. While I wouldn’t change a thing about my introspective personality, at times it can make dating a challenge. Such challenges aren’t from a lack of mutual attraction, but often from being misunderstood, particularly by certain extroverts. Even dealing with another introvert can be equally challenging. After all, sometimes … Read more
It’s said that when you love someone, they are the first thing you think of each morning. But how do you let them know you love them or that you’re thinking of them when they’re not with you? A text message, of course! A good morning text for him can make all the difference between … Read more
What is life if we don’t have something we are looking forward to in the future? When we were 8 years old, we couldn’t wait to be 10. At 10, we wanted to be a teenager. At 13, we looked forward to turning 16. At 16, we wanted to be 18. Then, at 18, we believed … Read more
Recently, I went on a date with a really nice guy, and I thought that he might be a good partner, but as I prepared to leave the restaurant with him, a lady pulled me aside. She told me to watch out as he was a well-known serial dater. Not knowing exactly what it was … Read more
In the world of hobbies, pretty much anything goes. There is a hobby for everyone, whether it is something on the traditional side, like practicing sports, creating an herb garden, or making crafts, or more on the unusual side. Of course, what hobby is truly bizarre is up to you (and the times we live … Read more
In a world and society like ours here in the U.S., it is easy to get caught up in the abundance of material things. Sadly, our communities have equated blessings to how much money we have, the cars we drive, the home(s) we own, and being viewed by others as successful. One of the first questions … Read more
Despite the importance of maintaining mental health and well-being, many people still neglect this part of their lives. One of the most common stress-related problems people face is insomnia. While medication for this condition may seem like an easy solution, it can have detrimental effects on your mind and body. Instead, practicing nighttime affirmations could … Read more
Getting along with people can be a challenge, but when you have to get along with your relationship partner, it can become a disaster when you don’t have some common ground you agree on. In fancy terms, these are the non-negotiables in a relationship, which help keep you away from each other’s throats and minimize … Read more
When there is hate towards a parent, it is usually associated with some intense degree of pain, frustration, and disappointment. Either they were an absent parent who made us feel unwanted, or they were there but unbearable to live with. Your parent was possibly verbally or physically abusive or both. Or maybe your parent … Read more