Do you ever wonder if your crush sees you as a romantic possibility? Maybe…or maybe they just think of you as more of a friend. A lot of people don’t understand what “friend” means in a relationship. For example, there is a friend with benefits. There’s the friend that you occasionally hop into bed with, […]

If you’ve noticed that you the last few relationships you’ve had ended in heartbreak, or were dysfunctional in some way, then it’s time to take some time out. Introspection is a healthy practice if you’re unhappy. Considering what you want and what has prevented you from achieving your goals is practical thinking. Your first instinct

One of the reasons rebound relationships are discouraged in dating is that they always seem to end badly. What seems harmless or promising at first may end with hurt feelings, emotional baggage, and painful regret. The fact that you DO really like that rebound guy is one of the reasons the breakup hurts so much.

What does maturity mean? Once you understand that, then ask yourself, “what does emotional maturity mean?” Is it the same thing? Can a person be mature in some way and yet emotionally immature in other ways? For starters, let’s consider what emotional maturity is, and then the signs that reveal your emotional maturity. You can

The very idea of letting go of a friend seems wrong. Friends are precious. Friends are supposed to be there for each other. Forgive each other. Defend each other. And yes, tolerate each other, even when you’re arguing or fighting. Friends are forever. Friends are once in a lifetime. And yet, even though you know

Have you ever had an “instant nemesis?” Someone who seems to dislike you almost immediately? It’s not like you try to go out and offend people. But very often you notice that people seem to distance themselves from you. Or they make mean comments. Or maybe they just don’t respond to your invitations. Maybe they

It’s sad to think that most abusers and dysfunctional partners we meet in life are not born that way but learn the behavior from a bad environment. They grow up with parents who are toxic, abusive, and miserable and that’s also what they learn. Maybe you’ve come from such a home, or know someone who

Everyone resents the idea of a “fake friend”. Real friends are hard to come by. The idea that someone could be playing you, or just pretending to be a friend for their own selfish purposes, is upsetting. When you meet a friend you expect loyalty. You expect honesty. So no wonder you feel angry when

Have you been longing to find a new love recently? While in the past you may have longed to find a romance, now something feels different. You’ve made changes. You’re not the same person you were, those years ago after your last relationship ended. The question how do you know when it is time to

Do you remember the very first moment when you fall in love with your best friend? Some people do. They call it a magical experience. Maybe it’s a touch, a look, or something that he says. Or maybe the opposite is true. You can’t pinpoint a moment when it happened, but it just sort of