Either the holidays are fast approaching, and you worry you will be completely alone, or the holidays are in full swing, and you are currently feeling pretty lonely. No matter the situation, dealing with loneliness during the holidays is no different from dealing with loneliness the rest of the year. The only difference is that things are amplified during the…
Category: Solitude & Relationships
Once you’ve built a healthy relationship with yourself, you are ready to build a healthy relationship with others.
6 Things I Am Ashamed to Admit [To Myself and Others]
Although I found some level of peace a few years ago and managed to radically transform my life, improve my relationships, and enhance my physical and mental health, it doesn’t mean that I no longer suffer or face challenges. I do. Especially lately. A few days ago, I made a decision: it was time for me to be more “public”…
The Surprising Way We Learn to Set Boundaries
Setting boundaries is often misunderstood as simply saying no to people. While this aspect is part of it, it only scratches the surface of what boundary-setting truly entails. The surprising reality is that the journey of establishing (healthy) boundaries is not about others; it begins with oneself. Boundaries With Yourself We learn to effectively set boundaries, not by focusing on…
How I finally stopped caring what people think (and you can too!)
If you think you care way too much about what others think of you, or you’re simply desperate to stop caring so damn much about everything and everyone, then perhaps this might help. I used to believe that constantly worrying about others and what they think was a good thing. I thought it meant that I was nice and respectful,…
How to survive in a micro-apartment as a couple?
After 7 years of an on-and-off long-distance relationship, my boyfriend and I finally moved in together and for the past 6 months, we have been living as a couple in my tiny studio apartment. In 430 square feet, to be exact. My SO is a lot of things, but he is not a “tiny space” kind of guy. However, and…