[In honor of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I thought I would share an article I originally had published for Thought Catalog.] When it comes to the issue of domestic abuse, there seems to be a certain popular opinion, and it usually goes something like, Yeah that guy is awful for beating on her, but if she’s dumb enough to stay with him, it’s … [Read more...] about Battered Spouse Syndrome: Why Victims Don’t Leave
What Losing My Mom Taught Me About Life And Love
I recently decided to publish one of my most personal stories on Thought Catalog. While it doesn't directly deal with dating or romantic relationships, it is still concerning matters of the heart. You might find it uplifting. Click the image to read the full article. One thing I have come to understand is that our genuine, intuitive ability to love someone with all of our … [Read more...] about What Losing My Mom Taught Me About Life And Love
10 Mistakes To Avoid After A Breakup
Breakups are difficult, and they often come with feelings of hurt, confusion, sadness and anger. These emotions can easily bring out our worst behavior that might seem like a good idea in the heat of the moment, but in reality result in unfavorable outcomes. This is exactly why it’s important to become aware of yourself and avoid making reckless mistakes when a breakup … [Read more...] about 10 Mistakes To Avoid After A Breakup
Don’t Be A Wife When He Isn’t Your Husband
I recently came across a message from a young woman who is frustrated with her boyfriend's attitude about marriage. She writes, I've been with my boyfriend for almost four years. Things were going really well for the first year so we agreed to live together. After about a year of adjusting to our joined lives in the same home, I started thinking seriously about marriage. … [Read more...] about Don’t Be A Wife When He Isn’t Your Husband
Lzzy Hale – Short Hair, Don’t Care
The other day, I read a long twitter rant from a man who was outraged at how so many modern women are daring to cut their hair short. Basically, he was saying that almost all women with short hair look unattractive and unfeminine and if these women want to increase their sexual market value (SMV), they will keep their hair long in order to please men. I'll see a comment … [Read more...] about Lzzy Hale – Short Hair, Don’t Care