Dealing with a break-up can be a doozy. After all, it can do a number on your self-confidence, making you doubt everything about yourself and even feel like you’ve lost a sense of yourself along the way. Yes, getting out of a relationship and getting over a breakup can be tough, but it doesn’t have […]
Relationship trauma is a serious consequence of a toxic, unhealthy relationship. It refers to the physical and physiological effects that stem from being in a sexually, physically, or emotionally abusive relationship. In fact, the abuse can be so severe that it triggers relationship PTSD or post-traumatic relationship syndrome (PTRS). What causes this kind of relationship […]
On the path to finding love, there will be highs and lows along the way, and rejection is just part of it. Remember that part of healthy relationships is being vulnerable, so it’s only fitting that sometimes you don’t click with someone else—just like someone else’s true self might not be the right fit for […]
Getting over a past relationship and finding closure after a breakup can be challenging. It doesn’t matter if your relationship was toxic with abusive patterns or seemingly perfect; you may find yourself going around in circles, feeling angry, confused, sad—or all of the above. And you’re probably wondering what went wrong, how you could have […]
Breaking up can be gut-wrenchingly hard, and harder still the longer you’ve been with someone. You may or may not be saying goodbye forever, left to mourn not just the loss of your relationship, but also the time invested and perhaps the future you’d hoped for. Dating after divorce, for example, might feel like pedaling […]
There are times in your life when you may feel lonely or alone. Maybe you’re single and miss having someone around to keep you company, or perhaps you’re feeling alone in your relationship even though your partner is sitting right next to you. While we often use the words alone and lonely interchangeably, there are […]
Rejection: There’s no easy way to do it. Being rejected can feel hurtful, but it’s definitely not comfortable to be the one breaking the news. But you can learn how to reject someone nicely so that you can end things on a good note. Follow these tips on how to politely reject someone so that […]
Sometimes, even the most promising relationships don’t last. Perhaps that spark has begun to fizzle, or maybe you’re just not that compatible as a couple anymore. Whatever the case, it can be tricky knowing when to make the call. Are you looking for signs your relationship is over? Or wondering at what point in your […]
