Category: Relationships
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Feeling Like an Option? Here’s What Staying Too Long Taught Me
It started as a normal night. Friends, a hockey game, espresso martinis at a local spot. Nothing deep. Until it was. Somewhere between drinks, the conversation turned to dating. To relationships. To how exhausted everyone felt. And one phrase kept coming up again and again. Placeholder relationships. The kind where…
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Why We Stay in Unhealthy Relationships (And How to Cut That Shit Out)
Today, let’s dive into something that’s been weighing on my heart. As a 34-year-old that has navigated the sometimes rocky terrain of love and partnerships, I’ve come to realize that we often cling to unhealthy relationships longer than we should. Why do we do this? The answer is layered, complex,…
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Ghosting: The Unspoken End to Modern Relationships
Ah, ghosting. It’s one of those terms that elicits a mix of disbelief and bemusement. As if dating isn’t complicated enough, now we have a phenomenon where people just…disappear. At 34 years young, I finally experienced my first ghosting episode this year, and instead of wallowing like a sad bitch,…
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Healing After a Narcissistic Relationship: What I Learned
At 34, I’ve had my share of love lessons, including a three-year relationship with someone showing narcissistic traits. It was full of exciting highs and frustrating lows, but the good news is that moving on and healing is totally possible—and honestly, life gets brighter on the other side. My Experience…
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Inconsistent Partners? Time to Leave — You Deserve Better
Inconsistent behavior in a relationship can leave you questioning your worth and feeling emotionally drained. If you’re tired of wondering where you stand, it might be time to take a step back. Learn the red flags of inconsistency, why you deserve better, and why having standards in dating isn’t asking…
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How to Communicate Properly and Actually Have a Good Relationship
Communication makes or breaks every relationship. Chemistry and cute dates only get you so far. If you cannot say what you need and listen without losing your mind, everything else falls apart. Good communication is not rehearsed lines, constant reassurance, or pretending everything is fine. It is being clear, honest, and…
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