Category Archives: Relationship

I failed to stand up for myself in my relationship

I failed to stand up for myself in my relationship

This was several years ago, but this failure has really stuck with me and has even continued into my current relationship. My failures in my last relationship have given me these anxieties of not being good enough and just lacking self-esteem as a partner. I have definitely improved, but it’s been a long battle, and I am still learning more about myself every day. Now that I’m not in it anymore, it’s plain to see that my last relationship was destructive, emotionally and mentally abusive, and just a waste. The thing I still fail to understand, though, is why I…

You Can’t Make Yourself Love Someone

You Can’t Make Yourself Love Someone

I’ve been dating my current boyfriend for 2 years now, though we had been dating for 4 years a long time ago. After my failed online dating and toxic relationship, I thought I made a huge mistake when I broke up with Alek. He has always treated me well and never offended my parents (like my ex did). He has always paid for everything and never mentioned this fact during our “fights.” Actually, those fights are always initiated by me and I’m usually the only one who screams or talks. When Alek sees that I’m not in the mood or…

I cheated on my husband and ruined everything

I cheated on my husband and ruined everything 1

I try to live my life without regret, but this failure has been consuming me. I’m not sure how I will move past it. They say most affairs, especially within marriages, happen at the workplace or with coworkers. I now can attest to that. The thing is, my husband is in a career where he moves workplaces constantly, and I was always worried about the possibility of him cheating. It didn’t eat me up inside but it was always in the back of my mind. 3 of my last 5 relationships ended with my boyfriend cheating, so it was something…

Online Dating is Like a Roller-Coaster

Online Dating is Like a Roller-Coaster

I have never been a fan of online dating but my busy schedules and screaming loneliness made me seek my fortune on one of the most popular “love” websites. I can’t tell that I regret my decision as I learned a lot of things about men and their personalities. Most importantly, I unexpectedly met my soul mate on that website. When I wrote “soul mate,” I actually mean it. Although we both failed to build a long-term relationship, he and I still believe we are destined to be together. How it all started We live about 66 miles away from…