When I first started dating, I sought out boys that were the opposite of my father. My logic went like this – my parents divorced, therefor my father didn’t make a good husband, so I would be better off avoiding guys that mirrored my dad. And I soon fell in love with the man thatContinue reading “Why Do We Fall in Love With People That Are Bad For Us?”
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9 Reasons to Jump Back Into Dating After Divorce (And 9 Reasons to Take it Slow)
“Are you dating after divorce yet? I might know someone…” asks your coworker as you share the elevator on Monday morning. “You’re dating already! Are you sure you’re ready?” questions your friend after hearing your breathless tale of the other night. “You know,” announces your mom on your weekly phone call, “It’s not too late forContinue reading “9 Reasons to Jump Back Into Dating After Divorce (And 9 Reasons to Take it Slow)”
The Love You Find When You Struggle to Love Yourself
We’ve all heard it so much that it has become trite – “You have to love yourself before someone else can love you.” There’s truth in that statement because when we look for love outside of ourselves before we’ve found it within, we’re likely to end up in one of the following relationships: Accepting MistreatmentContinue reading “The Love You Find When You Struggle to Love Yourself”
Six Ways We Hurt the Ones We Love
My ex husband used to tell me, “I’ll never hurt you.” I knew it was bullshit. After all, the ones we love are also positioned to hurt us the most, even when it’s unintentional. Yet even though I knew his statement was wrong, I chose to believe him. Because I wanted it to be true.Continue reading “Six Ways We Hurt the Ones We Love”