Category: Life
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20 Things I Wish People Understood About My Anxiety
Why can’t you just relax? Why do you always have to take things the wrong way? Why do you let things bother you? What’s the big deal? I am not sure about you, but people toss those questions at me as if they were confetti. Almost as if they truly believe I can control what […]
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When Anxiety Makes You Apologize for Absolutely Everything
“I owe you an apology…” I said. He asked “Why?” while laughing. And as my fingers began to type and I tried to explain everything that been going through my head in the past 48 hours, I realized how ridiculous I sounded. But the truth was it might have been ridiculous, but they were still […]
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7 Reasons Your Lover Should Be Your Best Friend
I think a big issue with relationships these days is that people (particularly men) separate the idea of a relationship from the idea of a friendship. That being said – I have my own thoughts and opinions on the concept of men and women being able to be ‘just friends’ with each other with no […]
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An Open Letter To The Boy Dating A Girl With Anxiety
It’s not always a walk in the park. Dear boy dating the girl with anxiety, I know there are hard days, good days and near-impossible days. I know there are days when she is the happiest, most bubbly person on earth, and the next day she shakes, unable to look you in the eyes without […]
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To The Girl Who Is Hiding Her Anxiety Behind Her Smile
You are doing yourself more harm than good keeping this to yourself. I feel like I have been extremely blessed in how I was raised and the love that was given out to me. I have had amazing friends, good grades, hobbies that have given me inspiration, and overall happiness and thankfulness for the life […]
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An Open Letter To The First Man Who Never Loved Me
I’m sorry. I thank you. I hope you’re happy. Dear “Dad,” I’m not bitter anymore, I’m just sorry. I’m sorry that you didn’t want to be a part of my successes and would rather be my biggest failure. I’m sorry that you chose a life without me in it. I’m sorry that I accomplished so […]
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I Used To Be Desperate For A Boyfriend, Now I Don’t Even Think I Want One
I wasted many years desperate for the love of my life to come along. I wanted nothing more than a boyfriend to love and who would love me unconditionally in return and I was devastated at the mere thought that this might not happen for me. My, how things change… 1. RELATIONSHIPS CAN JUST BE SO EXHAUSTING, ESPECIALLY […]
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Why Never Getting Married Is The Smartest Decision You Can Make
If you’re considering getting married to your partner or you’re single but desperate to have a massive wedding one day, stop right there. Getting married may be the worst decision you ever make while avoiding it altogether is probably the smartest—here’s why. 1. IT’S COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY. Sure, it was a necessity further back in history, when marriage was […]
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The Main Differences Between A Mature Relationship And An Immature Relationship
Mature couples aren’t people who fall in love so recklessly. And that’s the truth. When you think of someone “falling in love,” you immediately picture a person in some kind of free fall with no control of the situation whatsoever. But that isn’t what mature people do. No. Mature people are always going to want […]
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The Smartest Girls Stay Single Until The Right Guy Comes Along
You may have noticed that the smartest and most intelligent people you meet in life are single more often than not. And that’s not something that happens by chance. That isn’t by accident. You might think that smart girls are single because they are off-putting. You might assume that smart girls are just plain arrogant […]