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What to do when he’s just not that into you…because you make too much money is a scary, yet very real issue women face when trying to find love. It is a fact, women are moving up in the world, earning more degrees, making more money, and sliding into higher positions at work. This is great for women, finally becoming financially independent, and not being stranded by men’s financial decisions. However, is the ever-increasing status of women threatening their relationships with men? read more[...]

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationships

April 23, 2020

Do you ever feel that people take advantage of you for their emotional gain? Have you ever found yourself constantly taking on other people’s problems and making them your own? Do the people in your life make you feel guilty for standing up for yourself when they do you wrong? If you answered “Yes.” to any of these questions, you may be lacking healthy boundaries in your relationships. When it comes to relationships and dealings with other people, sometimes it can be draining. Sometimes, people take y[...]

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5 Signs That You’re in a Toxic Relationship

October 24, 2019

Relationships, they’re ever-growing and evolving. Some start slow, and steady, blossoming into something strong, healthy and fulfilling for all parties involved. While others start out hot and heavy, only to quickly fizzle out once the lust and newness wears off. In some cases, some people are able to notice that their new match is a bad idea from the start, making it easy to cut ties. But what happens, if you figure that out once your feelings are already too deeply involved? We all love the idea of lo[...]

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The Truth About Long Distance Relationships

October 7, 2019

They say that distance makes the heart grow fonder. That when you have time to miss someone, you’re able to better appreciate all the things you love about them. But what happens if distance is the main factor in your relationship? Can you handle it? Is the constant uncertainty and amplified requirement for commitment too much to bear? Can long distance relationships truly work? Of course, they can! In fact, long distance relationships (LDRs) are more common than you think. read more[...]

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How to Heal From a Bad Breakup

October 5, 2019

One thing I think that almost every person walking this earth can agree on, is that breakups freaking suck! Even when they’re for the best and long overdue, it doesn’t feel great when you’re right in the midst of it. If you're ready to get over the hurt and heal from your bad breakup, keep reading. read more

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The Evolution of a Fuckboy

August 1, 2019

Oh fuckboys… a term that has been thrown around quite a bit over the last few years. They’re the self-absorbed, womanizing manipulators that make toying with your feelings a sport. I think it’s safe to say that they’re the least desirable when it comes to dating prospects. We love to hate them, yet so many of us have fallen victim to their ways. Why is that? read more[...]

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The Blame Game

February 21, 2019

Have you ever looked at your partner and thought that all that has gone wrong in your relationship is their fault? Like you two would have more sex if they were more affectionate. Your communication would be better if they’d stop shutting down. This vicious cycle, my friends, is known as “the blame game.” It’s like a ping-pong match between two people that involves shifting responsibility for everything that’s gone wrong between them. The back and forth can make your head spin if you’re not[...]

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How to be Better (Not Bitter) After a Breakup

September 13, 2018

A while back legendary rapper, Nas, shocked us all when he took to his Instagram account and posted a 7-part tell all about his nasty custody battled with ex-wife and famed singer Kelis. Let's just say - it was pretty shocking, especially since just a few months earlier, Kelis alleged that Nas was abusive AF during their five-year marriage. Since their divorce in 2010, many of us have watched from the sidelines as the two have been in and out of court duking it out for custody of their child. However, Keli[...]

Struggles in Love: When Your Man Says You Make Too Much Money

How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationships

5 Signs That You’re in a Toxic Relationship

The Truth About Long Distance Relationships

How to Heal From a Bad Breakup

The Evolution of a Fuckboy

The Blame Game

How to be Better (Not Bitter) After a Breakup

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