"We are afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care at all." - Eleanor Roosevelt I know you see quotes, memes and stories all over Facebook and Instagram that tell you no one will love you unless you love yourself. In fact, the other day I saw a few quotes which said: “The best relationships are built on a foundation of two people who were already happy before they [...]
“If you truly want to be respected by people you love, you must prove to them that you can survive without them.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson What do you do when your boyfriend or husband or even a guy you’re dating pulls away? Do you freak out and do everything in your power to try to get them back? Do you sulk or cry or beg and plead? Or, do you shut down, close out [...]
Life is a precious gift - a gift we often take for granted until it is threatened. - LeCrae You don’t really know how much you love someone or how much you can’t stand them until you’re locked down with them 24/7 for weeks on end. Everything in life can be viewed as a blessing or a curse. You decide. I’m used to having a partner who has a mission. He’s always on the go. [...]
“Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly. then your love would also change.” ― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet One of Shakespeare’s famous lines from Romeo and Juliet goes like this, “Did my heart ever love till now? Forswear it sight, for I ne’er saw true beauty till this night”. Let’s be honest here. Romeo was like fifteen years old and don't forget he was supposedly in love with Rosaline the day [...]
This post contains affiliate links. Please see our Disclaimer " Never idealize others. They will never live up to your expectations." - Leo Buscaglia We all have expectations in life and relationships. We all want to be happy and find someone who we can love and who will love us in return. But, did you ever stop to think that maybe you aren't happy in your relationships because you expect too much? I believe one [...]
“Never despair, keep pushing on!” -Sir Thomas Lipton There are some ways to stay sane while dating. I'm not saying it's always fun or easy or won't suck at times. But, don't let the bad experiences cloud your judgment. Here are at least five ways to stay sane while internet dating. Dating Sucks, Let's be Honest Dating. Don’t you just hate it? Why doesn’t Mr. Right just show up at your door with flowers and [...]
"A broken heart bleeds tears." - Steve Marboli Why should you believe me when I tell you how to survive a broken heart? Unfortunately, I’ve had it broken at least five or six times now. I’ve cried and cried for more days than I can count. After one boyfriend broke up with me I sat on the floor with a pillow on my lap listening to Whitney Houston’s “I have nothing if I don’t have [...]
"Cheating is a Choice, Not a Mistake" - Unknown Are you having an affair and struggling with whether you should stay in or get out? Are you contemplating having one or think it might solve all your problems? If so, you might want to think twice, and I’ll tell you why. One of my favorite sayings (apparently, I have a lot of favorite sayings) is “If they’ll do it with you they’ll do it to [...]
"If you look for perfection, you'll never be content." - Leo Tolstoy Do you know the most powerful way to save your relationship? Do you think you're being unrealistic with your expectations in your relationship or do you think you're right and your partner is wrong? Do you think you expect too much or your partner just isn't doing enough? Do you think you do all the work and they do nothing? I’ve learned a [...]
"It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important. " - Soren Kierkegaard I'm not exactly sure what qualifies someone as an expert these days. Do you need a degree or is it really experience that counts? Should you only take advice from someone who is considered an expert? We all ask friends and family for advice when it comes to love and dating, but [...]
