The beginnings of romantic relationships are often delightful and exciting, but they can also be confusing and challenging. When you meet someone who gives you a rush and makes you feel good, it’s easy to want to be around them constantly. While the desire to flood your time with their presence is understandable and expected,…
Statistically and logically speaking, more often than not, relationships end. After all, most folks date more people in a lifetime than they marry. And yes, these endings can be difficult. But increasingly, people are punctuating their separations with an in-depth conversation — a post-dating ritual we’ve come to know as “closure” — that’s meant to…
Looking for the best, most comforting poems about losing a loved one? You’re not alone. Just looking through condolence cards at a local store is unlikely to help you find just what you’re looking for to express the complex emotions of grief and loss. I mean, it could happen. It just probably won’t. You don’t…
It’s undeniable. The gut butterflies have arrived, and you’re definitely into him. But where’s his head? Is he feeling your vibe? Does he see you as a potential long-term partner or just a fun date-mate for the time being? Never fear! We’re here to help you get inside his head and figure it out! To…
It’s a tough question even for poetry buffs: “What is the saddest love poem ever written?” As you’ll see with the collection of painful love poems in this post, there are many contenders for that mark of distinction. If you’ve ever written a, you’ll find plenty here that resonates. Even if you learn to let…
Everyone knows one of the most crucial components to a successful relationship is good communication. Regular, meaningful conversation with your partner allows you to connect and strengthens your relationship. It can help you learn about who they are and what made them that way. However, as true as that may be, it doesn’t make coming…
Do you know a manipulative apology when you hear one? Or do you hear them more easily with some people than with others? Apologies without change — without any attempt to correct hurtful behavior or make amends — are not sincere. And in many cases, which we describe in this post, they’re manipulative. Intentions matter,…
Life is a journey that presents us with an array of positive and negative experiences along the way. Every experience holds the potential for personal growth and self-awareness. By examining each experience, our reaction to it, and how it impacts ourselves and others, we become more enlightened and emotionally intelligent people. This awareness is especially…
Whether you’re 16 or 60, or any age for that matter, you will bump up against this question at some point: “What should I do with my life?” There’s nothing quite so daunting as asking yourself this question only to see a vast emptiness ahead of you. How do you know what to do when…
You need solid intel on how to play hard to get with your crush. You’re unsure where the sweet spot is between acting desperate and being a detached ice queen. How do you know if you’re playing hard to get or just pushing him away? And if you don’t know the difference, how will he?…
