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…

Heroes and villains have the same origin story — An ex-boyfriend used to subject me to every single DC or Marvel show, or movie, ever made. I used to like superheroes, but everyone has limits. Still, from my own time in fandoms and from my exposure to more superhero plots than I ever wanted to see, I can say…

And what you should do about it — Ever catch a case of the green-eyed monster? Jealousy is a normal human emotion — even if it’s not one you relish experiencing. While it can happen from time to time, there’s nothing quite like when having someone try to make you jealous on purpose. You thought of someone immediately…

All the clues are right there in front of you… — Space is a healthy part of anyone’s existence. It should be a healthy part of relationships, too. Without enough space, people begin to feel smothered or pressured. With too much space, people begin to feel neglected and abandoned. …

Are you in hot pursuit? — Some men like the chase — and some just want to be chased. Maybe it strokes their ego or makes them feel valued. Maybe they just don’t know what they want or feel too shy to make the first move. …

Is he having a good time — or just being polite? How to tell — Dating is … you probably just filled in a word based on your own experience. Exciting. Awkward. Fun. The worst! …

A new way of looking at this classic childhood punishment — You’re grounded. It would be impossible to count the number of times that was said to me growing up. I associated grounding with punishment — not always deserved. The word itself called to mind restraint and exclusion. But I’m an adult now and have been for some time. Over the…

It’s time to do the thing you’re most afraid of — It’s time. You have spent so much time building your walls and keeping yourself in darkness and isolation. Now, it’s time for you to learn how to become emotionally available to others. …