12 Alarming Signs He’s Disrespecting You Without You Knowing
Just because he says he loves you doesn’t mean he’s actually showing it.Words are cheap. And when his actions don’t…
Male Loneliness Epidemic: Are Clueless Men to Blame?
The male loneliness epidemic isn’t just some random crisis that fell out of the sky. Is it deserved or do…
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 Questions Before Leaving a Relationship That Demand Brutal Honesty
If you’re standing at the edge of your relationship wondering, “Should I stay or go?” Then this is for you.…
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 the survival dance you never signed up for but somehow learned by heart. It’s the…
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…
Reframing Guilt From Divorce: Turn Divorce Shame into Growth
Nearly everyone who’s been through it knows the spirit-crushing gut-punch of divorce guilt. It can feel like it’s out to…
Divorce Guilt: When Will It Stop Crushing Your Spirit?
Divorce guilt is a beast that loves to camp out in your brain rent-free. Believe me, I know guilt –…
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 of the Family Truly Becomes a Power Move
Toxic families don’t need a scapegoat. They need the truth. Being the black sheep of the family isn’t what you…
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, waaay out of left field comments from men who get dumped.…
Why These 7 Sigma Male Types Are Incredible Partners
Ladies, Sigma males aren’t just another “mysterious guy” cliché. They’re the real deal, the ultimate dark horses of the dating…
7 Crazy Ways ADHD Affects Love: Not Just Forgetfulness
ADHD affects love more than most people realize, and nothing makes that clearer than when your partner doesn’t understand ADHD…
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 Outrageous Lies Men Believe to Justify Infidelity
Some men honestly believe they’re such a prize that any woman should feel lucky they stuck around this long. Do…
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…
14 Ways Childhood Emotional Neglect Leads to Toxic Relationships
Childhood emotional neglect leads to toxic relationships — no surprise there, right? But the wild part is how sneaky it…