There’s something truly satisfying about that first sip of morning coffee. It warms the stomach and the soul simultaneously. And welcomes the day to begin. Without it, the world seems out of sorts. Things don’t flow as they should. And the people around you, well, they should probably go far far away. It doesn’t bear … Read more
A letter to husband who hurt you can be an effective way to communicate your thoughts and emotions. I find this to be the case, especially when the problem is complex. Such a letter can do wonders when you can’t seem to find the right words or tone of voice to express yourself verbally. I’ve lashed out … Read more
I recently ran into two friends from my past. Sarah has always had such a great vibe and energy about her, while I can only say that the other ex-friend is a Debby Downer or Gina Gossip. You know people like this, too, right? And that’s no surprise considering that everything in the universe is … Read more
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
Have you ever had one of those conversations that started with a small, off-the-cuff comment… And somehow, it snowballed into an epic dance of inspiration and ideas? The kind that’s first mentioned with a smirk or a snigger, like children in the playground. And it ends with the two (or more) of you feeling ready … 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
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
Are you dating someone who constantly seeks admiration but couldn’t care less about what you feel and what your needs are? Or maybe you are friends with someone who has an inflated sense of self-importance and does not have even the slightest empathy toward others? If this sounds familiar, then you are probably dealing with … 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 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