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…

When the third person in the relationship is his MOTHER — Relationships between two people are tough enough without adding in a silent, or not-so-silent, third party. Is his mom too much a part of your relationship, or do his mommy issues sabotage all his adult relationships? These are questions you might ask yourself when you find yourself dating what is…

Inspired by the movie 10 Things I Hate About You — I miss the way you talked to me And the way you were always there I miss holding hands inside my car I miss the little things you used to share I miss your messages on my phone The way I was so often on your mind I miss you so much that it makes me…

What you might not know about this often-overlooked man — An Introduction to the Beta Male You don’t notice him first in the crowd. He’s not standing in the spotlight, but if you’re paying attention, he holds his own. He’s comfortable with being the second-in-command to a more powerful alpha. But there’s more to the beta male than just a person standing in the shadows. What is a Beta Male? A…

Need more happiness? Try this! — Half the month, I am a happy, energetic human being. The other half of the month, I struggle with low energy, pain, and the ups and downs of my mood disorder. I know I’m not the only person on Earth to be challenged with mood fluctuations or a chronic illness…

What it stands for and why it’s important. — You’re likely familiar with the acronym LGBT. You may also be aware of LGBTQ and LGBTQ+. It’s common knowledge that this represents the gay community. Yet, a new acronym is making waves. What is LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA, and is it important? What Does LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA Stand For? When you see the “+” at the end of LGBTQ, you…

The lessons are incalculable; learning them is optional — How we process a relationship ending depends on many factors — the circumstances, our relationship history, early childhood development, and even culture. When people tell us exactly how to move on and heal, their advice ignores the fact that we aren’t all the same. We can’t expect everyone’s grief process…