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One of my boyfriends had been extremely self-obsessed. At first, I believed he was just hyperfocused on his appearance and how people saw him, believing that this was a sign he was insecure. I tried to be supportive, but the more time we spent together, the more I began to see that he was ticking … Read more
Sustainable living is a lot more beneficial than you might think. Most of those who have turned to this kind of lifestyle say that doing so was one of the best decisions they ever made. Not only are you protecting nature, but you also become a lot more skilled in life. Living sustainably means living … Read more
Looking for new ways to spice up the relationship between you and your partner? The good old dinner date is still a classic, a walk in the park is still a good way to bond, and even chilling at home with Netflix has its place. But there’s always something more you and your partner can … Read more
Imagine opening your front door on a crisp Monday morning to find the local newspaper, a warm loaf of bread, and the love of your life in your favorite hoody. It sounds almost too good to be true, although, not altogether impossible. Perhaps your loved one popped out, minus their keys. And they had no … Read more
Can’t find the right words to tell your special lady how much you love her? Love is a thief sometimes—it can steal the words right out of your mouth. But isn’t that a good kind of love—the kind that leaves you speechless because of your overflowing emotions? When you feel like words have abandoned you, … Read more
Goodbye can feel so final, like the end of a good book or the terminus for the train. It’s the last chapter, the last stop. And when the destination for two people differs, it could be the last time you see them. That’s a sad thought. And one that many of us have faced on … Read more
My friend has been dating a man who I seriously believed may have been put together Frankenstein-style from two types of men. He’s part alpha male and part beta male, but also nothing like the two at all. One minute he’s romantic, the next he gets clingy, and then he’s oddly at peace with the … Read more
A good night message is a simple way to show affection. But did you know that it can actually improve someone’s mood? Imagine coming back to your hotel after a long, tiring day during a work trip. You are in a place you have never been before, and it just feels so empty because there … Read more
When I was little, my mom was quick to teach me that every occasion had a dress code. She’d say, “You wear your bathing suit to the beach, you wear your play clothes outside, and you wear your Sunday best or ‘neat’ – formal or modest – clothes for church and wakes.” As a child, … Read more
When someone calls you submissive, I bet you get all riled up or feel upset. That’s okay. We are conditioned to see submissiveness as a weakness. And it’s way worse if you are a woman because it’s commonly viewed that a submissive woman is a weak woman – a person who says “yes and amen,” … Read more