Can you recognize your own? — For so many of us, red flags only appear in hindsight. Sometimes, we’re so distracted by the spectacle that the parade of red flags just doesn’t grab our attention until we’re crying deep into a pint of Ben & Jerry’s telling our best friend all the signs we should have…

Are you ready for this? Here’s what really happens … — I love the early morning quiet of a weekend to myself. I’m a single mother. I don’t get a lot of quiet mornings. I have a different kind of appreciation for a morning with my children, but quiet mornings on my own are savored — especially when it’s early enough…

I’ve never considered myself fearful. Even as a child, I was borderline reckless with my bravery. There was no tree I was afraid to climb or height I was afraid to go to. If someone told me I couldn’t do something, I was definitely going to try to do…

The reason you tell yourself, the real reason, and what it means — I have been, for all intents and purposes, single for a few years now. It still feels strange to say because, silly me, I thought the last relationship just might be the last relationship. That’s not to say that I haven’t dated casually over the last few years. But I…

Exploring this couple’s chemistry, compatibility, and more — There are so many factors that determine if our relationships have what it takes to work out. Think about it. You’ll have two people with different attachment styles, backgrounds, thoughts, feelings, and more. Sharing your life — as friends or lovers — can be complicated. Zodiac signs are yet another…

Why are we like this? — I’ve spent some time thinking about why casual relationships feel so much less stressful than “real” ones. I’m not commitment-avoidant. I have a true desire for a long-lasting relationship. But whereas an official relationship gives me anxiety, a situationship has me breathing so much easier. Some reasons came to light…

Everything you need to know about this earth-air sign pairing — At first glance, the goal-oriented ambitious Capricorn man may not seem like the best match for the free-spirited, happily chaotic Aquarius woman. The earth and air pairing might not be easy, but that doesn’t mean a relationship between the two can’t work out. It might just be a case of…

But it lifts at the shape and weight of his name — I tell my heart to stop Like it’s ever listened to me before I tell it to dream another dream I don’t want this one anymore Although, in truth, it doesn’t want me And if I’ve learned one thing only I won’t chase one who could leave me I would rather just be…

Lover and maven — Chaos agent Agent of change Do you find my ways weird Do you see me as strange Will you decode my words Looking for meaning Or try to right the world That I prefer leaning Chaos agent Truth-telling sage Do you find me intimidating Do I trigger your rage Will you fit me…