Has someone ever hurt you so badly that you just can’t muster the power to forgive them? As a domestic violence victim, I was shoved, hit, and sexually and emotionally abused by my partner. Perhaps you’ve been through a similar situation, and are hanging onto a lot of pain and anger. If that’s the case, […]
Have you ever been popular and surrounded by people who enjoy your company, but still felt like something was missing? Do you enjoy the company of many acquaintances, but lack that deep connection with select few close friends to share your hopes, problems, and dreams? Last year when I wanted to make new friends I […]
Let me tell you about a girl who went through early life as a geek, recluse, and resident ‘weirdo’. She had few friends and a bare minimum of social skills to speak of. Speaking of speaking, she didn’t do much of that either. She didn’t enjoy parties or clubbing. She didn’t like meeting or being […]
I loved my Nice Guy very much. We had been together for four years, and close friends for six. We made one another laugh, had a similar sense of humour, and shared similar world views. We respected one another’s intelligence and had common interests, but were also happy doing our own thing. I had always […]
It didn’t matter how many times I told my friend I had no plans to date for a long time. She would predictably rattle off the same old question, ‘So, have you found yourself a man yet?’ before she even said hello. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but you get the idea. But seriously, what […]
I am fortunate enough to come from a very tight-knit and loving family. My parents have been together for over 35 years and are still very much in love. Neither of my parents has ever laid a finger on the other. In fact, I’ve never even heard my parents yell at each other. They’re always […]
Every now and then, someone asks me for advice on their troubled relationship. I always feel honoured when people trust me enough to share their deepest feelings with me. I like listening to people, am fascinated by relationships, and I’m happy to discuss feelings and empathise until the cows come home. What I am wary […]