Category: Relationships

• Advice Relationships

  If You’re Chasing, You’re Not Choosing. How to Date with Intention

  In 34 years, I’ve learned one golden rule of dating: the less you chase men, the harder they chase you. Desperation repels. Confidence attracts. Here’s how to stop over-functioning in dating and let him show up—or show himself out.

  May 16, 2025
• Relationships

  The Burned Haystack Method: The No-BS Dating Strategy That Actually Works

  I’m 34, currently single, and I’ve been on more dating apps than I care to admit. If it exists, I’ve swiped on it — Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, Raya, even those weird niche ones that promise “a deeper connection” but just end in existential dread and temporary validation. After nearly a…

  May 13, 2025
• Advice Relationships

  Learning to Walk Away From People Who Only Love You When It’s Convenient

  Ever felt like someone only loves you when it’s easy for them? That’s not love—it’s convenience. In this post, I break down the signs of conditional affection, share the truth about emotional breadcrumbing, and talk about why walking away is the boldest, most freeing move you can make.

  May 2, 2025
• Relationships

  Stop Wasting Time: 5 Red Flags for Intentional Dating

  Tired of dating games? I’m sharing the red flags I never ignore anymore—and how dating with intent has changed my relationships for the better.

  April 23, 2025
• Relationships

  Dating Someone Who Grew Up in Survival Mode: What It Really Means for Your Relationship

  I once dated someone I really liked, but everything became a trigger. Misunderstandings turned into my fault, and they even blamed me for not having the same upbringing they did. I was offering love, but it kept landing wrong. A therapist eventually explained that when someone isn’t raised in love,…

  April 14, 2025
• Relationships

  Is Your Partner Quiet Quitting the Relationship? Here’s How to Tell Before It’s Too Late

  We’ve all heard about quiet quitting at work—where employees do the bare minimum, emotionally check out, and bide their time before moving on. But what happens when someone starts quiet quitting… you? Spoiler alert: it hurts. I’ve been there. With someone I thought I was building something with—until the subtle signs became a…

  April 13, 2025