Let me guess. There’s trouble in paradise. You and your significant other keep butting heads, running into misunderstandings and disagreements, and struggling to sort out your differences. Don’t worry. At some point, all couples go through the very same process. The honeymoon phase doesn’t last forever, after all, and once you’ve ...Read More
Ever met someone who adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the party? And not in a good way? I had a pal like that. Many moons ago. Privately, we called them the "social hand grenade." Yep, that’s right. They had a distinct way of making every interaction a tad ...Read More
At a Christmas party last year, I met someone who was what I would call a master flirt. And don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean that in a bad way. Not at all. In a room of twinkling festive lights and mulled wine, he moved through the crowd and ...Read More
A few years ago, I was in a relationship with a guy named Matthew. At first, he seemed perfect—always in cozy knit sweaters, driving a charming vintage car, and all in all, just radiating good vibes. In these early days, Matthew painted a picture of warmth and comfort, but underneath ...Read More
We all have bad days. We all go through a rough patch from time to time. We all feel occasionally lost or tired or unmotivated. But deep unhappiness – the kind that weighs heavily on you day in and day out, and no matter what you do, you just can’t seem ...Read More
Loneliness. It permeates our daily lives as we go on about our business, separated from each other – individuals without community, people without a sense of belonging. Loneliness is somewhat of a modern pandemic, and yet the word carries such negative connotations that we often try to hide it. We strive ...Read More