There’s something thrilling about the talking stage. The late-night texts, the “thinking about you” messages, the good morning check-ins that make you feel seen. Especially if you’ve been out of the dating game for a while or you’re fresh off a breakup, attention in any form can feel like sunshine after a long, cold winter. ...
I’ll admit something that might sound odd in a world addicted to swiping, scrolling, and collecting apps like Pokémon cards: I delete most of my apps every couple of months. Not out of boredom. Not because they stop working. But because I need to. The clutter overwhelms me. The constant buzzing, notifications, and red dot ...
When we’re falling in love, our brains do this interesting thing. We focus on what feels good and minimize what might be hard. We see potential instead of reality. Hope instead of conflict. And for a while, that’s fine. That hopeful energy helps relationships bloom. But the truth? Most long-term relationship pain doesn’t come from ...
We’re often taught that the biggest red flags in relationships are easy to spot: lies, manipulation, ghosting, cruelty. But what happens when the person in front of you doesn’t do any of those things? What if he’s kind? Thoughtful. Calls when he says he will. Doesn’t play games. Actually listens. You keep waiting for the ...
