So you’ve set a boundary, and now you feel worse than you did before the boundary was set. You did this to help yourself feel better, right? So why is it that you now feel worse? Don’t worry; experiencing negative emotions around setting boundaries is completely normal. Here are a…
It seems obvious that infertility will affect one’s mental state. We live in a culture that casually expects every couple to have kids eventually. Therefore, complete strangers or family might comment with something like, “What a great mother you’re going to be!” To add this kind of incidental triggering, there’s…
It’s easy to start this contemplation by listing off all the mistakes you’ve made. Truth be told, there’s nothing productive about that kind of framing. We currently live in a culture where the vast majority of relationships end. In other words, you’re probably not uniquely flawed if you’ve endured a…
If we’re being honest, not all advice—especially dating advice—is helpful. A quick Google or Reddit search creates more lists and posts about dating advice than you could imagine. In this article, you’ll learn some dating “advice” that can do more harm than good for one reason or another. However, there…
The death of an infant just might be the most heartbreaking moment anyone can experience. Whether the loss happens suddenly or after a prolonged illness, such a loss is virtually unimaginable. Yet, despite the jolting nature of this scenario, it’s not exactly rare. Each year, almost 1 in 5 pregnancies…
Nobody likes mixed messages. Meanwhile, the very society we live in can’t seem to make up its mind about work-life balance. Is life all about the grind, or does true value lie in slowing down to smell the roses? And even if we try to do both, where would we…
Maybe you’re frustrated by some of your partner’s habits around the house. For example, they might not contribute to household chores, pick up after themselves or help with the children. These habits may have developed over time or have been existent from the beginning of the relationship. Or maybe they…
Anxiety isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue. There are many different types of anxiety that can impact your quality of life. Some people struggle with performance anxiety or intense worry. Others have a fear of social interactions and settings. Some people even deal with relationship anxiety. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, because therearedifferent types…
We live in a money-based society. As a result, so many of us center our dreams and goals around attaining wealth. All the while, we recognize that the acquisition of money can often be a mixed blessing. Of course, it simplifies life in myriad ways. At the same time, wealth…
No two people have the same sex drive. This may tinker with your image of what a compatible couple is, but it’s reality. Libido differs from person to person. It can differ for the same person when they’re intimate with different people. Of course, sex drive can wax and wane…