Why Love With Walls Isn’t Real Love
We are not protecting ourselves when we don’t let the people who love us in. We are only protecting our pain.
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love
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The Lessons I Learned From My Unmet Expectations of Marriage
Accepting the idea that my expectation of marriage was false was probably the hardest lesson I learned in my lifetime thus far.
What I Learned on the Other Side of Divorce
I’ve faced the fear of others’ judgement, misunderstanding and disapproval. The sun still rose the next morning.
What Love Is Not
This is for the girl, boy, woman or man who was told what love was—and never what love is not.
What I’ve Learned About Love
I’ve learned that loving myself is just as important as loving my neighbor.
Poetry and Prose for the Day of Love
A great poets and the power of writing to express love for others and ourselves.
This Will Be the Year I Fall in Love With Myself
This is the year I fall in love with myself—with every sharp edge and bashful hope.
The Cultural Myths of Valentine’s Day
Go forth and eat all those chocolates, or you know, don’t.
A Newlywed’s Thoughts on Valentine’s Day
All along, my husband was waiting for me, too. He came into my life at the perfect moment.
Letting a Relationship Go When It Feels Impossible
Life’s most painful experiences don’t eclipse the gratitude and kindness available to you.
