Published in Hello, Love·Pinned8 Easy Tips to Increase Sexy Time in Your Longterm RelationshipRedefine sex in a way that works for who you are and the bodies you currently have. — “Do you have time for a cuddle?” I asked my partner who was busy working at his desk. It was a Monday afternoon, and I was feeling amorous. “Of course,” he replied with a smile. He stopped what he was doing, and followed me into the bedroom. We both undressed…Sexuality9 min read
Published in Relationship-ing·Pinned5 Reasons Why Healthy Relationships Are Hard for People with Abandonment IssuesThe biggest fear of someone with abandonment issues is being abandoned again. — As an adult with a history of abandonment issues, I admit that being in a healthy relationship is challenging for me sometimes. My partner and I invest a lot of time and effort into creating a healthy relational environment, and I’m happier than I’ve ever been. …Abandonment Issues4 min read
Published in Relationship-ing·4 hours ago3 Telltale Signs That the Emotional Maturity Gap Is Big in Your Romantic RelationshipEmotionally imbalanced relationships are more likely to crumble under the weight of conflict and stress. — I once dated a guy who threw tantrums. I’m talking full-on, grown-man tantrums complete with foot-stomping and door slamming. Needless to say, the relationship was short-lived. I’m the first to admit that I have dated my fair share of emotionally immature men. These men avoided feelings and conversations with any…Relationships Love Dating7 min read
Published in Relationship-ing·6 days agoHow a Leaky Faucet Destroyed a Happy MarriageThe little things show us that we’re not listening to each other or not present in the relationship. — “A leaky faucet was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” she said. “I was angry, exhausted, and fed up.” My colleague and her husband broke up a few years back, and she told me it all started with a leaky faucet. It was the small things, she said, that…Relationships5 min read
Published in Relationship-ing·Jun 165 Things That Astronomical Gas Prices Can Teach You About Love and RomanceJust like gas, love is something that we all need to survive. And like gas, the price of love can fluctuate wildly. — Someone told me the other day that gas is $9 bucks in Canada. This didn’t shock me at all since it’s rapidly approaching $7 here in California. I’ve come to accept that colossal gas prices are just a fact of life, at least for now. And I’ve managed to find…Dating5 min read
Published in Relationship-ing·Jun 155 Arguments for Why the Friend Zone Is Not a Consolation Prize for LosersFriendship is not an insult. It’s a win. — One of my best guy friends is someone I dated once. Seriously, it was only one date, and neither of us felt a spark, but we remained friends. Since then, we’ve both been in and out of relationships over the years, but our friendship endured. He recently told me about…Dating7 min read
Published in Relationship-ing·Jun 13Woman Divorces “Good Man,” Because He Was a “Bad Husband”5 Signs that suggest that there is still hope in a troubled marriage. — After fifteen years of marriage, my friend divorced her husband. She told me that she still loved him and that he was a good man, but he was a terrible husband. I asked her what she meant by that, and she said that he just wasn’t there for her. “He…Divorce5 min read
Published in Relationship-ing·Jun 10Man Attempts to Justify Cheating on Girlfriend Because of Her “Body Count”If you’re still hung up on your partner’s past, then you’re not really in a relationship with that person; you’re in a relationship with the ghosts of their former lovers. — One of the advantages of having male friends is getting a peek inside the psyche of how men think about relationships. I recently asked one of my guy friends what the most absurd excuse he’s used to justify cheating on a romantic partner was, and he didn’t disappoint. …Relationships4 min read
Published in Relationship-ing·Jun 95 Hopeful Reasons to Dive Headfirst into Sadness When You Have a Broken HeartIf you’re feeling brokenhearted, know that you’re not alone. And know that it’s okay to feel sad. It’s more than okay. — The first time my heart was broken, I was 17 years old. I had been in a romantic relationship for four months when my boyfriend suddenly broke up with me. It felt like someone had stuck their hand in my chest and ripped my heart out. I was devastated. It…Breakups6 min read
Published in Relationship-ing·Jun 7Woman Refuses to Date Man Until He Replaces His Two Front TeethIf you’re looking for a long-term relationship, dential hygiene is something you should take into consideration. — Dental hygiene (or lack of) is a deal-breaker for many people. And that seems to be the case for a friend of mine, who we’ll call “Kate.” Kate recently met a guy online that she’s really into. He’s intelligent, funny, and sweet. He’s employed, owns his own place, and has…Dating5 min read
