Do you think that you may not be loving yourself enough? Let's find out. My mother always told me that if I didn’t love myself, I couldn’t accept the love that someone else wanted to share with me; and I think she was incredibly insightful when she said that. We are bombarded with beautiful, successful people on a daily basis, and it’s easy…
Being an independent woman isn't always easy. Before we talk about being an independent woman, let me say a couple of words about myself. I’ve always thought that being single (either a single mom or just plain single, no husband, partner whatsoever) is a curse in our family. My mother, my sister, my closest aunt, and most of the women in the family…
The true meaning of love has vanished in today's society, by having virtual lives on social media. Shakespeare wrote that “love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind”, but what if we as a generation are focusing too much on looking with the eyes, rather than our minds? We live in an era of virtual lives. We throw ourselves into taking…
Most people have heard the saying: A broken heart or My heart is broken. It's a common phrase that people use to describe how they feel emotionally when they have been emotionally hurt, lost someone or suffered something. It happens to everyone at least once in their life when a relationship breaks up or you lose someone you love. But where does it come…
Would you believe me if I told you that a nerdy guy could be the ideal person to make a relationship? We have all been through the anguish of the dazzling Zac Efron lookalikes, who know exactly how to push our buttons and break our hearts. After my fourth or fifth bout of heartache, I decided it was time to take my mother’s…
To all cuddlers out there. Keep cuddling! According to research undertaken by the Wall Street Journal, sleeping in a bed with a partner has a number of health benefits. Some scientists also suggest that those in long-term relationships tend to be healthier than those sleeping alone. Controversial? Yup. Previous research concluded that women do not sleep well when someone else is in the…
How long one takes to let go of a relationship tells a lot about what kind of person they are. We all have baggage that consists of previous relationships, regrets, and epic fails. But instead of running from someone who has obviously been seriously involved with their ex, knowing about previous relationships and break-ups of the person you like can tell you a…
There are many reasons why being alone is much better than being with the wrong person. Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who doesn’t deserve you? I have and I know what it feels like. Being in a relationship with someone who doesn’t treat you like a loving partner would treat you, or who simply don't care about you, feels…