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Learning Love Language
This post explores how to express love to your partner to make them feel appreciated. It is especially targeted at people who have intimacy issues or difficulty expressing emotions.
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Reclaiming the Body (Pt. 1)
In the first half of this candid essay, I discuss the amount of scrutiny the media places on women’s bodies in a call to normalize real bodies, as well as reclaim ownership of one’s body.
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Probing Polyamory
Here I explore myths, truths, and misconceptions about polyamorous relationships.
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Porn, Perceptions, and Desensitization
In this article, I explore the negative effects of porn and the issues it can cause for individuals and relationships.
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Is This Cheating?
From holding hands to polyamory, I explore what constitutes cheating in a relationship and how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries.
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Overcoming Relationship Invalidation
Here I discuss invalidation in relationships, including types of invalidation and advice for dealing with invalidation.
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Exploring Empathy
In this article, I discuss empathy and how you can offer real support to people who are struggling.
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It’s Not Love… Just Trauma Bonding
In this article, I explore the concept of trauma bonding and how it can masquerade itself as love. I also touch upon the related topic of intermittent reinforcement.
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Coping with Constant Criticism
In this article, I explore why people are overly critical, how to recognize when criticism is too much, and how to deal with being on the receiving end of excess criticism.
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The Frustrations of Future Faking
In this article, I explore the concept of “future faking” and how narcissistic personalities can employ this toxic mindset to manipulate others.