Category: Relationships
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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 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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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.
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Don’t Let Societal Pressure Force You Into a Relationship You Don’t Want
Being single in your thirties, childless and without a partner, can sometimes feel like you’re doing something wrong. People are constantly questioning your choices, and the societal pressure to settle down can be overwhelming. Just today, I overheard a conversation in my building. I was in the elevator, after dropping off…
The Girl in Gucci Glasses 