Frozen in the misery and sadness of solitude, being “lonely” is one of the main reasons people give when asked why they want a relationship. Sold on the idea that a relationship is the sole remedy for loneliness, most people rush into new love without taking proper inventory of their lives before committing themselves to another person. Before you get into a new … [Read more...]
I Never Knew What Betrayal Felt Like, and It Almost Ruined Me
We usually learn everything we need to know about relationships from the ones we experience around us—mostly our parents, friends, neighbors, etc. For better or worse, those experiences prepare us, usually toughening up our armor to take our own battles for love and happiness in the outside world. But for those individuals who are ill-prepared for the fight, what happens … [Read more...]
I Was Tired of Being Played, so Now I’m Celibate
Is it really possible for a young woman in 2016 to date while being celibate? In this day and age, sex is at every turn in our world, staring us right in the face. Turn on any prime time TV drama, and you're bound to see a steamy love scene (roughly one per segment if you're a Scandal fan). Listen to pop radio, and you'll inevitably hear songs depicting the deed (or other … [Read more...]