One thing I used to find particularly difficult after coming out of serious, long term relationships was the awkwardness of being single at parties, dinners, and other social occasions. A partner by your side for social occasions is comforting when you hardly know anyone else in the room. You always have one another to communicate […]
How long does it take you to get over a break-up? It used to take me months! Now it can take me as little as couple of days. If you’ve ever been through a break-up, that time frame probably sounds ridiculously short, but learning to deal with break-ups more easily is all about understanding yourself […]
Nobody is perfect. I know I’m not! There are times that we get so wrapped up in our own lives that we neglect and upset the people close to us without intending to. I’m going to tell you about a recent example from my own life where I screwed up in one of my friendships, […]
I’ve finally returned from my Vipassana meditation course, and have had a chance to settle back into normal life. It was definitely one of the hardest things I have ever done, but also one of the most beneficial. I had a few reasons for wanting to take some time out and do a meditation course. […]
What Makes a Great Relationship? A great relationship is one where you and your partner are best friends, lovers, and can share your hopes, goals, and dreams. You can tell them anything, and you will know it is safe. You respect one another’s boundaries and feelings, even when you have disagreements. You’ve built trust, made […]
Many women speak to me about finding the Perfect Man, but when I ask them what they want in a partner, or why they want a partner in the first place I’m generally met with a blank stare. How is your Perfect Man going to find you if you don’t even know what you want? […]
I loved my Nice Guy very much. We had been together for four years, and close friends for six. We made one another laugh, had a similar sense of humour, and shared similar world views. We respected one another’s intelligence and had common interests, but were also happy doing our own thing. I had always […]
One thing that makes me cringe is the thought of settling. What makes a person settle for less than what they want in life, particularly in the way of relationships? I can’t stand the thought of settling with a person if I’m not crazy about them. I’ve settled before and quite frankly, I’d much rather […]
I am fortunate enough to come from a very tight-knit and loving family. My parents have been together for over 35 years and are still very much in love. Neither of my parents has ever laid a finger on the other. In fact, I’ve never even heard my parents yell at each other. They’re always […]
Over the last two years I’ve ended numerous toxic relationships in my life. There are many ways you can end unfulfilling relationships. Some are tactful. Some are harsh. Some are easy. Some take a lot of courage. All have their place in the right circumstances. I should clarify that by ‘relationships’ I’m not only referring […]