I remember when I first met him—heart pounding, cheeks flushed, feeling like the world tipped in the best way possible. That spark was electric, but I had no idea then how many stages we’d go through. Now, after months (and years) of ups, downs, and aha moments, I’ve come to understand: every relationship follows a…
I used to think a long distance relationship meant constant video calls, synced-up Netflix, and missing each other 24/7. And yes, those things happen. But what no one tells you is that emotional distance can sneak in just as fast as physical miles do. Even with daily texts and scheduled FaceTimes, you can still feel…
I remember sitting on the couch next to someone I loved, our knees touching, but it felt like we were miles apart. He was right there. Physically. But emotionally? It was like knocking on a locked door with no answer. That kind of quiet disconnection can feel more lonely than being alone. The Subtle Ache…
I used to overthink every little thing I texted my boyfriend. I’d type something cute, stare at it, then delete it three times before hitting send. But here’s what I realized: a well-timed, genuine message? It can change the entire energy of someone’s day. It’s like giving them a little emotional hug through the phone….
I’ve been there. I remember looking into his eyes, feeling wrapped in warmth and possibility, convinced that love meant we could conquer anything. But sometimes love isn’t enough—and over time, I realized that certain relationship red flags weren’t just momentary blips. They were warning signs I couldn’t ignore. Letting go doesn’t mean I didn’t love…
Being in a long-distance relationship is like having your heart split between two places. And some days, words just don’t feel like enough. That’s when thoughtful gifts become your language of love. Whether it’s your long distance anniversary coming up, or you simply miss his voice and his hoodie, these 21 long distance gifts for…
Back when I was stuck in a cycle of over-apologizing, doubting myself, and people-pleasing like it was a full-time job, I thought confidence meant being loud or fearless. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. True confidence feels more like peace. Like walking into a room and not needing to prove anything. Like saying “no” without guilt. Like…
I didn’t always love myself. In fact, I spent years in a cycle of self-doubt, overthinking, and pretending to be someone I thought people wanted. It wasn’t until I started journaling that I noticed the quiet shift — like hearing my own voice again after being on mute. What started as scribbles on rough mornings…
You know what’s funny? For the longest time, I thought manifestation had to look a certain way — vision boards, affirmations on my mirror, waking up at 5am to meditate with crystals on my forehead. And while I love a good morning routine (and I do adore my rose quartz), most of it felt performative….
I thought we had a real connection. You know that kind of date where everything flows — the conversation, the jokes, even the silences? That was us. We talked for three hours straight, walked down the block holding coffee cups, and at the end, he hugged me tight and said, “Let’s do this again soon.”…