Unpacking Emotional Baggage

New relationship, new you… right? Things seem to be going well, and *shockingly* no disaster looms on the horizon. In this day and age, this can seem like a dream come true! In the midst of all the good, the following question might come up: “Do I actually deserve this relationship?” This question is problematic…

Don’t Stay in The Grey

Have you ever heard or uttered the following phrases? “We’re talking, but I don’t know what’s going on.”  “We hang out all the time and have a thing, but neither of us is making moves.” “We’ve been seeing each other for a while, but I don’t know what we are.”  If you have, welcome to…

Flirting. What’s the Deal?

So that special someone has caught your eye. Romance is in the air, feelings are getting caught, and by-golly you’re determined to let them know. Maybe you drop some subtle hints, tease them a little more than normal, or show them a little extra attention to try to get your point across. Maybe if they…

Love & Her Evil Step Sister: How To Tell Them Apart

Walking down the street and you feel a gaze scan your body from head to toe and maybe a whistle that follows as your back turns. Hearing what is alleged to be an affirmation that only “compliments” one part of your physique, you aren’t sure why that’s supposed to make you feel proud. Getting out…

To The Girl Who Believes “All Men Are Trash”

I was where you are. I was you. As a person who has experienced this same hurt, I’m sorry. I’m sorry it’s gotten to this point to where you’ve been hurt so badly you believe the worst in men. You deserved better out of the men in your life, and you deserve better from the…

So You Like Him. Now What?

“Does he like me or not?! I like him, but I don’t know how I could make it any clearer!” Ladies, maybe you’ve found yourself venting similar frustrations or asking the simple question, “How can I show him that I’m interested?” If so, as a member of the male species, I’m happy to offer whatever…

To The Woman Who Broke My Heart

Dear Sister, I am sorry. I’m sorry for not loving you for the fullness of who you are during our relationship. I’m sorry for the moments I desired you for only how you satisfied me, and not just for the goodness of who you are. I’m sorry for not respecting what you wanted and needed…

Why Won’t He Just Listen?

Have you ever found yourself sharing your problems with a guy and leave more frustrated than before? I certainly have. You start venting a problem to a guy and before you can finish the story he has made a five point plan on how to fix your problem. Girl I don’t know about you, but…