Stress [n.] a mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. -Webster We all know this word and some of us may be better acquainted than we are willing to admit. There’s even a slight possibility you’re stressed RIGHT NOW. I’m hoping that is not the case but if so, I am glad that you have been directed to this blog so that I can share tactful advice to help release that unneeded burden. Maybe you’re a little bit like me, at time

The first time I felt myself falling in love, I kept telling everyone we were just friends. I still recall the very moment I realized I was in love with my best friend. There was something about him that I couldn’t quite understand, but I was intrigued by his mysterious demeanor. Hearing him call me his sister caused my heart to sink to my stomach. But the day he kissed me, I knew, without a doubt, I had fallen in love, though I was too afraid to tell him because I was unsur

You’ve been in a monogamous relationship for several months. Because of your new love, you are glowing! You wonder if things between you two will remain steady because feelings and emotions have been weighing heavy. It’s been a minute since you felt this... special. Could this be too good to be true? Throughout your courtship, he’s taken you on dates back to back, introduced you to his friends and family, and you two have plenty QT whether you’re physically together or you

So... it's gotten to a point where the odds of finding a potential partner while going to a gym or standing in line at Starbucks doesn't seem to be in your favor, and you're left to wonder: “Will I ever meet someone worthwhile?” You’ve always thought online dating was weird or at least not an ideal option, but after hearing so many online dating success stories amongst peers and having endless lonely nights with Netflix and a pillow, you figure why not just give it a try. Du

It’s been a few months now and you have found yourself going steady with the same one. You’re waking up thinking about him/her. You’re excited to grab your phone to see that sweet little text, gif, or picture he/she sent to you. Between your communication with one another, you find yourself re-reading old text messages and admiring pictures you have stored in your phone of you two together. Every conversation you have with coworkers and friends, somehow or another, ends u

Have you ever felt yourself falling with the fear of not being able to catch yourself? Have you ever been afraid to hit the ground because you know you’ll be wounded in the end and the only way your scars could heal is if you allow yourself to fall again? Yet each time you fall, the same fear arises hoping that in the end, you'll finally be caught? Love can make you feel like that. To open your heart makes you vulnerable, and allowing yourself to be vulnerable leaves room t

There is nothing like being awakened by the sun’s warmth kissing your body and welcoming you to a new day… rolling over, getting in a good ol’ streeeetch, grabbing your phone, and getting a Good Morning text from that special somebody. You see, it’s not just about the text reading “Good morning”, “Good morning my beautiful queen”, or “Good morning gorgeous”. The thing that brings an extra warmth to the heart of the recipient and that big ol’ Kool Aid smile is that that spec