Unexpected Reasons Why You’re Still Single
Although being single is not as terrible as we may believe, there are times in our lives when we will require a spouse but certain traits stand as a stumbling block that hinders us from walking down the aisle with a partner. We don’t need to be overly grown (old) before we get married, but […]
Valentine’s Day, Not Just for Couples
By Janet Adeyemo Valentine’s Day is about celebrating the special bond between two people who care deeply for each other. It is a day to show your appreciation and love for the one you care about, whether that be a partner, a family member, or a friend. While the day may be known for giving […]
Breadcrumbing in relationship, watch out!
Look out for these four warning signs. By Megan Beauchamp You’ve probably heard of “ghosting” and “gaslighting”—two dating terms in the mainstream lexicon due to the prevalence of dating apps like Tinder and Bumble. But what about “breadcrumbing?” What Is Breadcrumbing? Breadcrumbing is the act of sending out flirtatious, but non-committal social signals (i.e. “breadcrumbs”) in order to […]
Questions You Must Agree on For Your Relationship to Last
Dear Dr. Jenn, I get that we all have to be flexible in a relationship but are there some things that we should not negotiate on? I am not talking about deal-breaker bad behavior, but bigger issue stuff. How do you know when someone is really never going to be the right choice for longterm? —Lines […]
Lessons from my Ex
Public service announcement: this note is to my ex from the day I started toasting ladies to when I got married. I hope this announcement clarifies any trouble that may arise. I am sure someone is already wondering why he is writing to his ex. What is even the plural for ex? Wo (look), I […]
Ways to Get Better at Dealing With Change
We all know that nothing lasts forever. It’s a fact of life that has guided the evolution of our society since the dawn of time. Without change, there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Improvement means moving forward. It means making life better. It doesn’t just occur on the macro level, across time […]
How To Let Go Of The Past
Why do we hold on to the past? Why is it so difficult to let go of the experiences that have caused us pain and suffering? For many of us, we get stuck in the past because of our need for certainty. Certainty is fundamentally about survival. We all need to feel certain that we […]
‘Phubbing’ Is Hurting Your Relationships. Here’s What It Is
Whether you know it or not, you’ve been phubbed. “Phubbing” — snubbing someone you’re talking to to look at a cell phone — may not be part of your everyday vocabulary, but it’s almost certainly part of your everyday life. Just think about how often a conversation stalls because your friends (or you) have pulled […]
Communicating Effectively with your Son
Communicating with your teenage son can be challenging particularly during times of disagreement or when enforcing a curfew. However, you might also find that at times trying to have a daily conversation with him can be difficult too. Although your son is becoming independent he is still reliant on you for many things, including an […]
What You Shouldn’t Do When Your Partner Is Going Through A Hard Time
We tend to think that a sign of closeness with our partner is being able to talk to each other about everything, good and bad. But sometimes, the one thing you shouldn’t do when your S.O. is going through something tough is try to force them to talk about it—especially if they’ve expressed that they’d […]
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