What is Self Compassion? An Essential Component of Self Care
When you hear the term “self care”, what comes to mind? Personally, my thoughts automatically go to exercise, drinking lots of water, naps, pedicures and hanging out with friends. I’m willing to wager that similar images and ideas come up for you too. Lately, I’ve been thinking about another facet of self care that isn’t…
Read MoreWhat is Asexuality? Three Things You Need to Know
Let’s clear up what asexuality means, right off the bat. Asexuality is a sexual orientation where there is a persistent lack of sexual attraction towards any gender. Some might chalk it up to people having a low libido but that isn’t the case. Asexuals or “aces” have fully functioning reproductive systems and also are not…
Read MoreI Love You, and You, and You: What is a Non-Monogamous Relationship?
Monogamy has always been a benchmark of what a healthy, successful, traditional relationship is made of, but times are changing Society as a whole is beginning to be exposed to different forms of relationships, and exploring the definition of non-traditional relationships, including those which expand beyond monogamy. You may wonder what exactly non-monogamous means outside…
Read MoreFlying Solo: Single By Choice
Our conversations around relationships have changed over the years. The old picture of a nuclear family- a heterosexual, lifelong marriage with at least two children, is no longer the only socially acceptable way to be in a relationship. And lately, people are starting to accept that monogamy and heterosexuality may not be the only way…
Read MoreThe Darker Side of Love: 3 Ways to Identify an Abusive Relationship
Relationships can look perfect from the outside, like a sweet rom-com movie poster. All white picket fences, sweet nothings full of love. You can see the two people, madly entwined in the romantic side life. So life must be better being together, right? Not always. There is a lot you aren’t seeing behind the scenes.…
Read MoreWhen Two Become One- How to Know When You Are in a Codependent Relationship
Your love should be so strong that you can’t live without the other person. You would do anything to be with him/her. They are the first thing you think about when you wake up and the last thing you think about before you fall asleep. You need to need them. These are the messages we…
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