Q. I’m a 22 (soon to be 23) year old woman who’s spent most of my life being a “people pleaser.” I have gotten to the place in my life where I am focused on really developing healthy relationships (healthy boundaries included) with others. With that said, I would like to know what are some […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Relationships’ category
Getting Over Nerves: Why Do I Feel LIke my 13 y.o. Self?
Q. There is a guy that I see a few times a week at a fitness class who I seem to have developed a high school-style crush on but I can’t bring up the nerve to talk to him. From a 40-something to a 20-something, how do I get a grip and stop being such […] Read more…
Using Technology to Ease Transitions
Today I’m sharing a guest post from Molly Ford of Smart, Pretty and Awkward, a charming manual of simple tips for how to live your best life…without taking it too seriously! In her own words, “In real life, I spend my days being a little awkward, a little pretty, and a little smart. Also drinking […] Read more…
Is Dating Obselete?
Earlier this week The New York Post ran an article on “sexual economics“. The article makes a case that the price of sex is at an all time low. The case: 25% of women have sex within the first week of dating 30% of young men’s sexual relationships involve no romance at all — […] Read more…
Getting Into You To Get Over An Ex
Q. Is there any advice out there from 40-something year olds to help girls like me who are trying to get over their ex. I’d appreciate it! I’m a 20-something year old, and have been broken up with my boyfriend officially for two years. We broke up before we both went to college, and I […] Read more…
Dealing with Marriage Doubts – Can You Have Love and Wanderlust?
Q. I’m 6 months engaged now and I keep seeing that scary word…DIVORCED eek! It has come to my attention that I may not be ready to get married. I’m 24 and I’m going back to school in an area where my true passion lies. I work at a restaurant to pay the bills as […] Read more…
A Friendship That’s Not Reciprocal Is Not a Friendship
Q. Should I give up on a guy friend who’s obsessed with someone else? I’m in a rather intense friendship with this guy I really like. He gets me. We always have things to talk about, and even when we argue, it’s still fun. He’s been obsessed for years with a much younger girl, and […] Read more…
Investing in Memories
Today is the last week in an almost 40-something (39) woman’s six journal of her “time out”. After quitting her emotionally tumultuous, big time job, she is taking some time off for to take stock. As part of her process she is writing about her journey and reflecting on what she is experiencing now and […] Read more…