This Is The Danger Of Being ‘The Girl Who’s Always Smiling’

To the world, I was The Girl Whos Always Smiling. However, I discovered a dark truth enshrouded behind my perpetual haze of lip-glossed smiles and melodic laughter. By Updated 7 years ago,November 24, 2017 It was a clear-skied October afternoon. Surachet Khaoropwongchair The sun streamed through the trees. The sounds of laughter and birdsong floated through the air, flawlessly melding to a harmonic cadence. But I felt frantic. Surachet Khaoropwongchair...

November 20, 2017 · 3 min · 443 words · Emily Franco

This Is What Leading Her On Means Because It’s More Than Sending Mixed Signals

Leading her on is letting her borrow your jacket. Taking her out and paying for the meal. Cuddling with her in bed. Unsplash / Wesley Quinn Doing things that boyfriends and girlfriends are supposed to do. Or worse, even though youre alreadyina relationship with someone else. Leading her on is remembering the little things about her that no one else has seen. Its surprising her with her favorite candy. Its driving miles to make her feel better when shes hurting....

November 20, 2017 · 2 min · 276 words · Kevin Grant

This Is Why The Best Way To Heal Is To Allow Yourself To Feel

Disconnecting from pain inevitably disconnects us from other aspects of ourselves. After years of denial, we sometimes become strangers to our own selves. But this wasnt as easy as I hoped it would be. God & Man Much of the process required being honest with myself. Feeling and exploring my pain was messy and incredibly uncomfortable at first. To deny pain doesnt lead to long-term, authentic strength or happiness. God & Man...

November 20, 2017 · 2 min · 296 words · Andre Ross

What Healing Really Means Because Nothing About It Is Pretty

Its getting up and going to the gym instead of laying in bed and crying. It takes effort and emotions. And really ugly feelings youve hid because you thought it was easier that way. Andrew Dong Its realizing the importance of feeling through everything and not keep it bottled up. Its the really hard times at first and you physically dont think anything could hurt as much as this. You talk about it to anyone who will listen because youre still trying to understand....

November 20, 2017 · 2 min · 368 words · Jessica Shea

What Starting Over Really Means Because It’s More Than Just Saying Goodbye

Starting over means youre brave. Youre not afraid to end things. Youre not afraid to break your own heart. Vince Perraud By Updated 5 years ago,December 29, 2019 Starting over doesnt have to be so bad. Endings are not always painful and sad. Starting over is another way of surviving. Another way of writing a new story. Another chance at a better life. Starting over gives you achoice. A choice to become a better person....

November 20, 2017 · 2 min · 380 words · Richard Mason

Why You Accidentally Ruin Your Relationships, Based On Your Love Language

Acts Of Service: When it comes down to it, you’re too nice. You go out of your way to help people before they even ask and end up getting walked over. You sayI love youwith zero hesitation. Pexels / Quintin Gellar You brag to your friends about how youve foundtheperfect person for you. You are always talking about how much you like your person, but words arent enough. You have to follow through on what you say....

November 20, 2017 · 2 min · 357 words · Kristi Mccann

10 Signs You Are Not Organically A ‘Relationship Person’

You feel trapped and want to leave. By Updated 7 years ago,November 21, 2017 1. You have a low need for companionship. God & Man You enjoy the company of a partner, but dont really need one. You arent actively looking for someone to fill a void. You are independent and content with your own life. God & Man You refuse to be in a relationship for the sake of it....

November 19, 2017 · 2 min · 240 words · Karen Perry

18 Affirmations The World’s Most Successful People Use To Attract And Manifest Exactly What They Want

In the words of Drake: the power of the mind is not a joke. By Updated 7 years ago,July 8, 2018 1. I am is known as the most powerful prayer in the Universe. God & Man When you say I want, you create the experience of not having. I am willing to see this change. By doing this, you immediately dislodge the stagnant energy, and it begins to transform itself....

November 19, 2017 · 3 min · 465 words · John Solomon

How To Overcome A Narcissist’s Smear Campaign

The smear campaign is one of the oldest narcissistic tricks in the book. If you think about it, this is what weve been dealing with throughout the entire relationship! Yes, itishard to stay quiet but the results (and rewards) are amazing and they come quickly. Julien Laurent This strategy works, by the way, even with narcissists that are well received within the community.Italwaysworks. Think about it objectively. Imagine that youre part of a group and one couple in the group has a very tumultuous relationship....

November 19, 2017 · 2 min · 255 words · Christine Mcneil

I Am Slowly Learning To Walk Away From You

I am learning to accept the finality of goodbye and seeing the beauty in it. That deciding to end something prematurely instead of fighting to the absolute end doesnt mean that Im weak. That letting go of someone toxic to me will eventually help me find the happiness I deserve. Sarah Loven That the only closure I need is myself for closing this painful chapter of my life. I do not need to answer to anyone except to myself and do what feels right to me....

November 19, 2017 · 2 min · 253 words · Jacqueline Foster

I’m Not Giving Up On You

I want nothing but you by my side. By Updated 7 years ago,November 21, 2017 I still believe in second chances. Im not giving up. McKinley Law Im not giving you up.Not this time. Because you are worth rolling the dice twice. I know its love because it rekindles us back. McKinley Law I know its real because both of our hearts choose to heal regardless of the time. For you, my dear I wouldnt mind taking another shot....

November 19, 2017 · 2 min · 308 words · Dawn Prince

I’m Ready To Say Goodbye To 2017

Goodbye 2017, Im ready to let you go. By Updated 7 years ago,November 26, 2017 2017, Im ready to say goodbye to you. You are all that I expect and hope for. God & Man 2017 had been a year of healing and redemption. I found the courage to remove the toxic people in my life. I chose forgiveness to accelerate my own recovery process. God & Man I let go of the need to control my every emotion....

November 19, 2017 · 2 min · 245 words · James Wilson

Stop Wasting Your Time On Worthless Relationships

By Updated 4 years ago,March 9, 2021 You my amazing friend, are gold. You are rare, 24 karat, gold. Im talking about all the uncertain relationships; the indecisive partners, the friends with benefits, thescaredones. Ornella Binni You meet someone and you see their potential. The only people we are fooling is ourselves. Im sure you are wondering what it is you are supposed to do. Ornella Binni Well, lets start with learning to love ourselves....

November 19, 2017 · 2 min · 228 words · Kevin Walker