As with most bullies across generation, across region and across gender, I was misplacing my frustration and self-loathing. What if we channel this energy into honest introspection and creating what our souls crave instead of ridiculing what we fear?
Holiday planning and celebrations can bring familial tensions to the surface, and it can be hard to stay present and joyfull with all of these dynamics buzzing about. To help things go a little more smoothly this year, I’ve compiled some of my top tips for couples as we head into the holiday season.
I can’t think of a single person who absolutely adores feeling jealous or loves waking up to start the day with insecurities. But these feelings can and do happen—in some cases, they’re a sign of an underlying issue, and other times, mismanagement of these emotions can cripple an otherwise healthy relationship.So, how can you manage feelings of jealousy and insecurity without invalidating them?
If you passed her on the sidewalk, you’d never know Jessica* was carrying an unbearable weight on her shoulders. At first glance, she had it all. A steady job, beautiful kids, and what appeared to be a sound marriage. Let’s back up to that last part. The “sound marriage” part. While Jessica seemingly lived a…
Dating. Relationships. Communication. Self-love. This stuff is hard. In fact, once you throw social media and dating apps into the mix, it can feel impossible. But it doesn’t have to. If this resonates with you, odds are we have a lot more in common than you think. Maintaining healthy relationships doesn’t come easy. The thing…