The Very Real Feelings of Being Unfriended
As I addressed my Christmas cards this year, I realized I didn’t have an updated address for a friend of mine. I logged onto Facebook to say hello and ask…
Relationships & Advice
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Relating is an art form. I believe relationships are the most important thing in life. I want to supersede dysfunction and become the function. Let’s talk friendships, significant others, respect, conflict, chivalry, and sex, and challenge media perspectives while we’re at it. Read here to learn about healthy rhythms in relationships.
Is Courtship Outdated In a Digital World?
On any given Friday night, I usually wait until about 5:59pm to decide what to do. I like to keep my options open until the very last minute in case…
Blooming When Empty: How to Have Joy For Others When It Feels Impossible
For many women, the holidays are a time of excitement, engagements, first Christmases and baby stockings. But for every woman rejoicing, there is often another who is depressed, alone, or…
3 Ways to Add Presence to Your Holiday Celebrations
The holidays are here, and that means so many good things are in store: Cookie exchanges and Christmas movies, tree-trimmings and holiday parties, gift-wrapping extravaganzas and an excuse to pull…
Gifts For the Guys
Sending a special thanks to Dockers® for teaming up with us on this post. Check out more about the brand and shop the looks pictured here at Dockers.com®. Guys are notoriously…
Sharing Our Knots: Learning Vulnerability and Privacy in Relationships
There is an incomparable beauty in being known. It’s that moment in which our intricacies are understood, complications perceived, and innate qualities appreciated. We long for that ultimate connection, that…
In The Game of Who Cares Less, Nobody Wins
In the past few years I’ve come to understand a new set of unspoken rules around how we socially interact with each other. As we navigate communication in the digital…
What I Wish More Knew: Down Syndrome Awareness Month
This morning I sat at my dining room table sipping my coffee, watching my seven-year-old daughter eat oatmeal. I smiled when she looked at me, almond shaped eyes behind perfectly…
No, This Is (Really) 30
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It approaches silently, incrementally. It has the ability to hijack even the most confident of individuals and leave them with…
Untangling From an Abusive Relationship
A Note From The Editor: October is the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Violence can come in many forms. Breaking the cycle of violence involves awareness, education, advocacy and resources.…
8 Ways to Make Your Birthday a Timeless Celebration
Oh, that time of year again when you acknowledge your new number, have some sort of celebratory dessert and usually wake up the next morning feeling no different than the…
As You (And Your Parents) Age
Our twenties are often a time to learn who we are, to try out our talents and gifting in the world, and to develop meaningful relationships. The focus is on…
