signs the no contact rule is working

Have you recently gone “no contact” with your ex? This is usually a confusing and frustrating time, whether you want to break up. The No Contact Rule is often recommended after a breakup. But how do you know if No Contact is working? If you are completely stumped during this radio silence, here are the […]

rebound relationship stages

Your long-term relationship has just ended, and after some tears and a few glasses of wine, you’ve ended up scrolling the profiles on a dating app. Attention from men certainly helped numb the pain of a breakup. A few dates fast forward, and you found yourself in the arms of the stranger who gifted you

signs he will never come back

It’s not easy to just forget about the person you still love, especially if you’ve been together for a long time. Unfortunately, I know this all too well because I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. Back when I was going through a breakup, I tended to look at things through rose-tinted

how to stop thinking about someone

A couple of years ago, I thought I found the one. The guy was intelligent, funny, kind; he basically checked off every box on my list. When it didn’t work out, I took it hard. I spent half a year ruminating on what went wrong in the relationship and refusing to accept that I wasn’t

stages of a breakup

The day I got married, I believed it was forever, but it wasn’t. So when we decided to divorce, I thought I needed ten days to heal. I was wrong. This was my first breakup. Had I known what to expect, my grief process would have been lessened. I will share with you what I

does silence make a man miss you

Have you broken up with someone and then realized that it was a mistake, and you want your man back for good? The emotions that accompany a breakup can make you feel out of control, leave you with a desire to express your sadness, and even get your ex back. You may have been told

lost love poems

In the immortal words of Alfred Lord Tennyson, “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” Whether you have experienced separation, divorce, or bereavement, it can be hard to believe this when mourning the end of a relationship. However, it can be therapeutic to reflect on love lost. Here

will my ex ever come back

People do change their mind. I have had more than one ex-boyfriend reach out to me in efforts to rekindle the relationships that we had shared. The reasons for reaching out were pretty similar; my exes missed me; they wondered what I was up to; they still liked me and wanted to see if I

how to make him miss you

How to make him miss you after a breakup? How to make him chase you again? How to get him back? These are some of the most frequently asked questions after a tough breakup, and you know what? There are ways to make your dream come true and get your boyfriend back! No matter if

how to get over a guy

He broke up with you. Now you are in a constant state of sadness, thinking about that guy but not being able to have him. You torture yourself with questions: “What if I had done something differently?” “Maybe it’s all my fault?” It’s time to redefine your self-worth and start looking forward to a positive

signs your ex is over you

Not every relationship is meant to last, but even if you broke up a while ago, you might still be thinking about your ex and wondering if you have a place in his heart. You feel confused because you want to know how he feels, but he is not with you anymore, and you can’t

The end of a relationship is rarely easy for either partner. After a period of sadness, you gradually adjust to your new normal. You may notice thoughts of finding a new partner crossing your mind every now and again, and this seems appealing. On the other hand, you may wish that the two of you

how to move on after divorce

The thought of moving on after divorce and diving back into the dating game can be overwhelming. You’re swimming in a sea of residual emotions and the idea of starting from scratch can make you feel tired before you even start. With the right approach, dating after divorce can actually be exhilarating. Simply put, the

relationship is over

Have you ever wondered why your relationship has become sour? If it is not nourishing and growing your potential, but rather depleting your self-worth and happiness, then you need to consider whether this relationship should continue. So there comes the time when you feel that enough is enough and making a decision to walk away

dating yourself after a breakup

There’s nothing easy about breakups, they happen for a multitude of reasons but more often than not, all leave you feeling empty, almost as though you’re missing a part of yourself. One of the best ways to remedy a broken heart is to learn to fall in love again, yet this time it’s not with

what to do after a breakup

When a relationship falls apart the natural grieving process takes its toll and you deal with things the only way you know how. Whether that’s grabbing your closest friends to paint the town red or shutting yourself off from the world. However, there is a version of you without your ex partner that is happy,

breakup

Is breaking up so hard to do? Many articles in cyberspace provide today’s young bucks with the latest tips on meeting, connecting, and scoring with the ladies. That’s a good thing because the behavior of fellas is under scrutiny and, in some cases, attacked. I’ll take on a tough topic and shed wisdom on the

divorce

Going through a breakup or divorce can be devastating to your well-being, especially if it’s still fresh. There are many different ways that you can go about coping with it and handling it. You can drown your sorrows in drugs or alcohol (not recommended), eat a bucket of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (if you

destroy relationship

Most of the healthy relationships that I’ve observed have one common denominator — trust. If you tend to mislead or lie to your guy about things, your relationship is in danger and you need to take action before it gets destroyed. My goal is to save relationships, so that you will be happier with your

relationship counsellor

The majority of long-term relationships hit a snag at some point or another, and the problems you could be facing may require professional attention. How does one go about finding a relationship counsellor both partners will agree to see?   and spouse that can serve as a roadmap to finding the right relationship counsellor to

heartbreak

The silence is the worst part. After any relationship ends, it will feel like you go through every feeling, and my goodness, does it hurt. The shock, anger, grief, brief bouts of positivity, and hopefulness are all feelings you will, at some stage, experience. Then just when you think you have made it, a memory

long distance relationship

I was in a long distance relationship until December last year. I had been with my partner for a year before we had to take things long distance due to university. Everyone tells you long distance relationship will be hard, but what they don’t tell you is how to distinguish between difficult patches and signs

Broken heart

Uh oh, it has happened again. Maybe you didn’t see the heartache coming, or maybe you did and hoped and prayed that you were reading it wrong. We are all familiar with the emotional wounds that result from a love relationship that doesn’t make it. As human beings, we all want to find love and

breakup songs

Want to help ease the pain of a recent breakup? Are Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s most empowering songs not helping out a whole lot? No fear – heal that broken heart and let it all out with an emotionally charged playlist of the best breakup songs that will definitely get those eye ducts filling up. Sometimes,

let go of your ex and move on

I am dealing daily with people who try hard to let go of their ex, but they delve even deeper into the relationship. It is not always because they are not letting go, but they are allowing their ex to stop them from moving on. It could all be so simple but when feelings, sentiments,