Helicopter Parenting and Narcissism: The Hidden Connection
If you were raised by a helicopter parent or are one, this might sting a little. But it’s important. There’s…
Why Gen X Women Are Staying Single and Crushing It
Gen X women are staying single by choice, and it’s not because we “couldn’t find anyone.” It’s because we’ve found…
What Emotional Safety in a Relationship Really Looks Like
Vulnerability is the cost of true intimacy. It means showing up as your full self, the confident, and the scared…
Why Men Mistake Kindness For Flirting
So, you’re just being nice… but he thinks you’re into him. If this sounds familiar, and you’ve been caught in…
3 Brutal Questions to Ask Before Leaving a Relationship
If you’re standing at the edge of your relationship wondering, “Should I stay or go?”—this is for you. We’re diving…
Closure After Divorce: 9 Painful Truths About Letting Go Gracefully
Let’s rip off the Band-Aid.🩹Closure after divorce isn’t always a tidy scene with a deep convo and mutual respect. Sometimes,…
7 Burning Examples of Trauma Adaptation in Relationships
Trauma adaptation in relationships is a survival dance we learn (usually unconsciously) when past emotional injuries teach us certain behaviors…
5 Stages of Healing After Divorce: A Bold New Beginning
You didn’t just lose a marriage—you lost the version of yourself who thought life had to look one certain way.…
Reframing Guilt From Divorce: Turn a Heavy Emotion into Growth
It seems like nearly everyone who gets divorced has had to deal with the inevitable guilt that comes along with…
Divorce Guilt: When Will It Stop Crushing Your Spirit?
Believe me, I KNOW guilt. Especially guilt that revolves around my marriage and divorce. I’ve made my share of mistakes,…
7 Harsh Realities of an Emotionally Avoidant Husband in Divorce
We’re just starting the separation, and I keep thinking about how my emotionally avoidant husband in divorce mode is going…
When Being the Black Sheep Truly Becomes a Power Move
Toxic families don’t need a scapegoat. They need the truth. Being a “black sheep” isn’t what you think it is.…
9 Shocking Ways Men Use Anger as Control in Relationships
Anger as control has been a running theme throughout my entire marriage, so it’s a topic I’ve had a lot…
11 Types of Men Who Get Dumped: Brutal Reasons Women Leave
As a relationship writer, I’ve encountered tons of mind-blowing, way out of left field comments from men who get dumped.…
Why These 7 Sigma Male Types Are Incredible Partners
Ladies, let’s cut to the chase. Sigma males aren’t just another “mysterious guy” cliché. They’re the real deal, the ultimate…
7 Crazy Ways ADHD Affects Love: Not Just Forgetfulness
I recently learned I have ADHD. I’ve known something was “off” about my way of thinking since I was a…
9 Reasons Men Settle for Bad Marriages: The Brutal Truth
I’m stuck in this situation of a tolerable level of permanent unhappiness with my husband. I’ve often wondered why he…
9 Ways Intermittent Reinforcement Keeps You Stuck in Toxic Relationships
I used to think my husband was just extremely moody. He had this pattern of being mean, then nice, mean,…
Why Some Men Hate Single Moms: 9 Shocking Reasons
When I first began as a relationship writer, I was often taken aback by the comments guys make, especially when…
9 Dangerous Lies Men Believe to Justify Their Infidelity
Do men cheat because they feel they are a “prize”? Or is it something else? People cheat for different reasons,…
Parental Emotional Enmeshment Trauma: 7 Reasons Why Children Should Never Be Born With Jobs
A friend once told me that kids should never come into this world with jobs. I was young, and at…
Childhood Emotional Neglect’s Part in Toxic Relationships: 14 Powerful Insights
Childhood emotional neglect’s part in toxic relationships is like an invisible wound that many of us Gen-X kids carried into…
9 Absurd Reasons Why Happily Single Women Trigger Men
Some men just can’t handle the concept of women being genuinely happy without them. It’s baffling, isn’t it? Why do…
Why Marriage Gets Harder After 50: 9 Unique Challenges
Marriage gets harder after 50 for many reasons, and these challenges can sneak up on even the strongest couples. This…