Category Archives: Relationships

Advice on everything related to love and relationships.

How to buck his family’s holiday tradition without hurting anyone’s feelings

The holidays – and kinda winter in general – are packed full of family togetherness, family traditions and, of course, family drama. If you’re seriously dating or married to a man, chances are, you’re one of the newer members of his family clan. That means you’re not as steeped in his family’s traditions and probably not as into them as the rest of his family. If you’re hoping to change some element of his family’s traditions – doing Christmas with his parents, sticking to an ugly sweater-only gift exchange or going to a religious ceremony, for example – here’s how to do it without hurting anyone’s feelings. Read more

Why I’m so here for short engagements

I’ve been noticing a trend of very short engagements. I’m talking short short. Like a few months to even a few weeks. Generally, engagements last for a year to a year and a half. But, not any more. That timeframe is getting smaller and smaller. And I’m so here for it. Here’s why. Read more

Love: The Ultimate World Tour

How many of you are frustrated with love? Frustrated about finding love? How many of you feel like, no matter what you do, no matter what app you try, no matter what method you try, you still can't find somebody amazing? Read more

What to do if his family is too involved in your relationship

Becoming part of your boo’s family is a big part of establishing a successful relationship. But, when your boo’s family is too big a part of your relationship, you’re at risk of having a less-than-successful relationship. If his family’s crossed the line from lovingly embracing you to lovingly suffocating you, here’s what to do. Read more

How to deal with overwhelming marriage pressure

Tell me if this sounds familiar – You’ve been with your man for a bit and it suddenly feels like instead of being happy for you, everyone’s pivoted to asking you about your marriage plans. It’s freaking annoying, right? Do they think you’ve never thought about marriage? Never even heard of marriage? Come on, people. Obviously, it’s on your mind, too. Read more

What it Really Means to Find “The One”

I truly believe that you meet ”the one” - the person you know you're supposed to be with, at whatever stage in life you've met them - ONLY once you've worked through all your shit. That is what is so frustrating for so many people. Read more