Valentine’s Day when you’re single can be frustrating or even heartbreaking. Everywhere you turn it seems the world is celebrating other people’s love and their relationships. Maybe you’ve recently gotten out of a bad relationship or you’re been out of the dating game for a while, but the feeling is the same: When will it …
The wildly popular trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey opened a new dialogue about sex and in some cases even reinvigorated stale sex lives. But it isn’t simply a sexy love story. This series and its subsequent movies have led to a slippery slope, where we’re hitting an even lower low of normalizing sexual violence toward …
Have you ever had a gut feeling that you ignored, and then ended up regretting it? Perhaps your instinct is telling you something is seriously off with your current relationship. It might be time to be more objective about it and decide if it’s time to move on. For the past month we’ve discussed how …
In this modern world of online dating sites like Tinder and the “hook up” culture, the message seems to be clear: Women are expected to say “yes” to sex, and right away. But is that in your best interest? Or are you feeling pressured to act against your instincts? Does the thought of rushing into …
When you reflect on your love life from last year, how did it turn out? A few bumps along the road to happiness? Or was it one riddled with potholes and breakdowns? If it was the latter, then perhaps this is the year when you try a new route. If decisions you’ve made in the …
Was 2016 a disappointing year for your love life? If you’re single, were you hoping there would be a new man in your life by now? If you’re dating someone, did you think he would propose by now? That’s OK. It’s all behind you now. That’s what a new year is all about. It’s a …
If you’re currently single, being alone for the holidays can emphasize your single-hood in a unpleasant way. For some, it may even feel like your heartbreak is on display for your family, friends and coworkers to see. This time of year can be difficult when it seems everyone is sharing the joys of the season …
It’s no surprise that introducing social media into your budding relationship has the potential to backfire. There are good reasons why women who want a serious relationship often don’t introduce their new man to their friends until they’re sure the relationship has some real possibility. And social media is a lot like bringing him into …
This week we’ll wrap up our series on thankfulness with a reminder to be thankful for the reflection in the mirror. You matter. You’re beautiful. You are worthy of love. You don’t have to fit anyone else’s agenda for what makes a beautiful, sexy, vital woman, just your own. That, in fact, is what your …
Holidays often mean gatherings with family, friends and coworkers… and maybe even the dreaded, “Why are you still single?” For many women, that question can be frustrating and even a painful reminder of your singlehood. If that’s the case, have you considered a new way to look at being single? At least you’re free of the …