Category: Advice
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In My Thirties I Stopped Asking “Why” (And Just Maybe I Broke the Cycle)
I used to think if I understood why someone hurt me, I’d feel better. That was my whole approach to relationships, especially the messy ones. I’d replay conversations, analyze tone, reread texts, try to connect emotional dots that probably weren’t even there. If we are being honest, I’d even drive…
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Why Modern Dating Feels So Broken Right Now
Modern dating often feels exhausting and confusing. From dating app burnout to emotionally unavailable relationships, here is an honest look at why modern dating culture feels broken and what intentional dating might look like today.
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Why You Don’t Need the Last Word With a Toxic Ex
I recently got a text, voicemail, and an email from a toxic ex. New numbers, new accounts, the usual circle back move that happens when you’re no longer available. In the past, I would’ve drafted a long message. Something that laid out every slight, every boundary they ignored, every way…
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If You Can’t Connect Sober, It’s Not a Healthy Relationship
If you’ve been around here for a minute, you already know something funny about my little corner of the internet. My dating blog posts? They’re the ones that pop off. Out of all the things I write about, it’s the raw, honest, sometimes messy relationship content that performs the best.…
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The Art of Leaning Into Discomfort Instead of Running From It
We’ve all been trained to avoid discomfort. Smooth it out. Numb it. Make it look pretty on the gram. But running from discomfort doesn’t make it go away. It just teaches you how to hide from what actually matters. Discomfort is a signal. Your body and mind are screaming that…
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Toxic Exes Will Always Reach Out. Here’s How to Move On
Toxic exes always find a way to reach out. Here’s how to block, ignore, and actually move on without getting dragged back into their drama.