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The Perfect Cure to a Struggling Love Life

The Best Solution to a Struggling Love Life

I’ll be honest with you.

There’s a lot that goes into building a happy love life, but making good decisions about what to do on your dating and relationship path is perhaps one of the most important skills you need.

If you are here to learn more about building a happy love life, then you should rejoice: I have some great tips for you.

But first..

Unfortunately, there can be a lot of confusion about making decisions regarding dating and relationships. ...

The Secret to Better Dating and Relationships: Being Your Best Self

Being your own Brand of Sexy is the term I use for being your best self in dating and relationships.

What do I mean by that?

It’s about being the real you, genuine, authentic. It’s all about listening to your intuition and accepting who you are. When you own yourself, you become self-assured. Our culture may tell you that you’re not attractive, confident, or successful enough, but being your own Brand of Sexy is a place of acceptance no matter what our toxic cultural trends say.

In fact, I have ...

Are You Dating an Insecure Man? Here’s How to Handle It

I think its safe to say that there isnt a person among us who doesnt have insecurities. Some may be better at dealing with them or hiding them, but were all insecure to some extent.

Everyone has flaws and imperfections, and thats perfectly normal. But, its the human condition to be painfully aware of them.

Our insecurities are part of who we are and dont just vanish once were in a relationship. In fact, they may even become more obvious to you or your partner.  If youre afraid you might get...

How to Show Interest in a Man Without Being Too Forward

Are you afraid that you might be too forward with a man?

Lets look at the big picture for a second.

As women, weve been at a disadvantage. Most of us were raised to put our needs second and prioritize others and how they feel.  Men were generally raised to be assertive while we were brought up to be good girls.

When you think about these differences in how weve learned how to behave and socialize, determining if you are too forward and how it can affect the dating process can be rather hard.

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How to Tell If You Are Dating a Loser

How to Avoid Dating Losers and Deadbeats

Women often find themselves in disappointing relationships with men and then get stuck in them, not finding the strength or motivation to put an end to it. Eventually, these relationships do end, but it’s rarely amicable.

Here’s a scenario you might know all too well. You met this man and it was all fun and games in those courtship and honeymoon months. Then he became part of your life, and you started living together, making big decisions and sharing res...

3 Mistakes Women Make When Men Pull Away (And How to Avoid Them)

Everything was great at first. You and your man seemed so in love, spent loads of time together, and you were finally feeling like you had found the one. Then, something happened, and you notice he started to pull away. What gives?

There are several reasons why a man might pull back out of the blue. Even if his distance might have nothing to do with you or your relationship, it can still be a scary feeling to watch a gap form between the two of you and wonder how big it might grow. You may ask y...

How to Tell If You Are Dating a Narcissist

Narcissists can be very enchanting individuals, so it’s not that difficult to fall for one and fall hard. They can be very charming and make it seem like they’re always ready to sweep you off your feet, which can all be quite flattering for a single woman looking for love.

Unfortunately, many women find out a bit too late in the game that their new partner isn’t right for them, and is not actually as caring as they seem. But by that point, a woman may already feel very attached, making it even m...

Can You Really Love Someone Whose Politics You Hate?

If there is one thing we known for sure about the current state of affair is that our country is more divided than ever before. So, it may not be that unlikely that you love someone whose political beliefs and views you find disturbing. Unless you live somewhere where everyone thinks alike, you’ve had to grapple with trying to understand why your loved one has strange ideas just like millions of the rest of us.

It’s difficult enough if the people you disagree with are close friends or family mem...

Why People Cheat and How to Avoid It in Your Relationship

Infidelity in a close relationship can be devastating because it’s an extreme betrayal. Your partner doesn’t make your feelings a priority. His secret behavior appears to be more important than you. Everything you thought about your love story falls apart.

Blaming Yourself Is Self-Destructive and Unfair

If your partner has cheated on you, you’re possibly blaming yourself for not being pretty or smart enough. Any insecurities you have about yourself can be worsened by a cheating partner. When dea...

How to Be Inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the #NotoriousRBG

Sadly, we recently lost Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was and always will be an inspiration. She fought hard throughout her career to ensure that we have all equal rights under the law.

We are forever grateful for her courage and strength to stand up for the less fortunate and we’ll try to learn as much as possible from the way she lived her life.

Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg Was a Model and Inspiration

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a brilliant and fearless woman who made legal history when she was in her 20’s ...