Why I Stopped Dating For a Year

I made a personal decision to put a hold on dating for 365 days. So, from January 1, 2019-January 1, 2020 there will be zero dates for me. After some consideration, I decided that I also needed to abstain from hookups for the year, so I added that fine print to my goal. But, why? … Continue reading Why I Stopped Dating For a Year →

Dear Married Friends: Maybe I Want to be Single

As a single adult, I have dealt with pressure from many people to be in a relationship. Even though I have chosen to be single for my own reasons, some of which these people know, other reasons are private, I still get pressured to date or for them to help fix me up with someone … Continue reading Dear Married Friends: Maybe I Want to be Single →

Happily Ever After?

I remember being married and having a sign in my bedroom that boldly stated “& they lived happily ever after.” This sign haunted me night after night as my marriage was slowly disintegrating. I remember thinking it felt like a jinx. An unreal expectation. ...is it an unreal expectation? Is "happily ever after" even attainable? … Continue reading Happily Ever After? →

If You’re Afraid of Failure You’ll Never Succeed

One of the most dangerous mind games you can play with yourself is inquiring, "what if I fail?" That question will have your brain spinning out of control in a desperate effort to soothe the dull pain of what it presumes will happen if you fail. The real question is, why is everyone so afraid … Continue reading If You’re Afraid of Failure You’ll Never Succeed →

Losing What you Settled for is a Blessing

In the past few months I have come face-to-face with close friends whose hearts have recently been completely shattered. To see them each broken down for various reasons pains me, but what I realized in 3/4 of those situations is that they were essentially settling. Therefore, losing their relationship was actually a blessing. The truth … Continue reading Losing What you Settled for is a Blessing →

Why You Shouldn’t Download That Dating App Again

I was watching The Bachelor one night when I received a text from a good friend asking me to talk her out of downloading a popular dating app again. Without hesitation, I rapidly sent her these reasons and realized there are probably so many people out there weighing the pros and cons of downloading these … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Download That Dating App Again →

5 Ways to Thrive When You Feel Undatable

Have you ever felt like all of your friends are suddenly in exclusive relationships, marriages, etc. while you're still single and feeling quite undateable? You're not alone. Here are a few tips on how to thrive when you feel like a walking can of love bug repellent. Know your tribe. It's so important to have … Continue reading 5 Ways to Thrive When You Feel Undatable →