Pride, regret, resentment and lack of control can all lead to a breakdown of honest communication in a post-breakup environment. Piercing the smokescreen and deciphering their intentions is never an easy task, and frankly, it may occasionally be impossible because your ex may not know the depth of their own emotional uncertainty. In this article… Continue reading
Has the blame game become a constant fixture in your relationship? Has it begun to seriously affect your feelings for your partner or led you to second-guess your own worth? If it has it’s usually a sign your partner is either taking you for granted or using you as a stress vent. Don’t let someone… Continue reading
My personal stance is always that of not only removing an ex from Facebook, but also of blocking them. Yes, I tend to go all the way. But my reasons are not born out of a well of spite and hatred. They are primarily about protecting my feelings and training my brain to accept a… Continue reading
Spite and anger are often confusing to deal with. The key realization in dealing with spite is to see it for what it really is. And what it is, is merely another way of expressing love, because it stems from the same need. Ironically, if they no longer cared about you, if they no longer… Continue reading
A broken relationship will often involve a downward spiral that is fed by an ever increasing amount of insecurity. Before any form of tangible action takes place, it is imperative to slice the chains that keep you sliding towards an emotional oubliette. Without further a-do, I give you my subjective take on how to fix… Continue reading
While you may still care deeply for your partner, there is always a chance that the fires of romance begin to dwindle terminally. Or, also commonly, that you simply realize that it isn’t love that has driven you thus far. There’s no point being torn over a shift in feeling, or guilty at wanting something else,… Continue reading
Small tweaks are enough to trigger a veritable landslide when it comes to attraction. Don’t believe me? Have you ever re-evaluated someone who you were initially lukewarm to overnight based on a small, yet profound change? It happens all the time. But looking attractive is only part of the puzzle. Attraction is far more than… Continue reading
Whether your reasons stem from long-term health concerns, or more simply from a dip in attraction, conveying your message can be difficult without hurting your partner’s feelings because they threaten self-esteem and potentially shatter a long-held illusion. In general, most people tend to want to approach the topic from the shadows, tip-toeing around the issue… Continue reading
Erecting strong personal boundaries is not only a long-term necessity, it is a remarkably efficient way of garnering respect. There are simply no downsides to demanding a modicum of respect, other than perhaps chasing off the ever-present vampiric hordes of individuals who are looking for weak-willed prey, and not a two-way relationship. Goody. The real… Continue reading