Ready to DTR? Consider This First.
Dating is often filled with lots of hope and excitement. Young couples plan enticing dates and dream big dreams. Over licks of ice cream, picnics…
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4 Ways to Feel Independent, Even When You’re Living at Home
I recently graduated from college and, having accepted the financial reality of my student loans and nonprofit career path, I moved back home to the…
5 Ways to Maintain a Long-Distance Friendship
Like all relationships, long-distance friendships are works in progress. A lot of effort is required of both people to maintain effective communication. Here are 5 ways to keep a long-distance friendship going strong!
Seeking Guidance: How a Spiritual Mentor Could Help You
Throughout college, I was heavily involved in campus ministry. The retreats, events, and small communities I was a part of there not only allowed me…
Tips for Listening to Understand, Not to Respond
Recently, I asked if my roommates had time to talk. On the brink of tears, I was not necessarily seeking advice, but rather a listening…
5 Important First-Date Tips for Introverts
First dates are stressful enough for anyone, but when you’re an introvert, it’s absolutely nerve-wracking to sit down with a stranger and hold a conversation.…
How to Be a Better Friend to Someone with OCD
I have suffered from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) my entire life. The persistent thoughts, urges, and impulses started at an early age. When I was old…
What My First ‘Relationship Test’ Taught Me About Love
“I think we’re lost,” I said tentatively, watching the sun draw long shadows up the sides of the Utah canyon. “Nah, let’s keep going,” my…
The Underrated Value of Helpfulness (And How to Cultivate It)
A couple of months ago, when discussing my husband’s upcoming graduation with my mom, she expressed an openness to attending the event (we moved away…
Life Lessons I Learned From My Father
“Let’s go a little farther,” my dad said as we walked along the dark, empty road in the semi-rural Pennsylvania neighborhood where I grew up.…
