I found myself wanting to text him SO bad! “Him” being a man I was interested in years ago. A man who’d never expressed any genuine interest, but who had provided some conversations here and there over the couple months we’d explored dating. And by …
relationships
Dreaming of a douche
Girls, I had a dream last night that I felt to share. It was about some guy (no one I know in real life). In this dream, he was everything douchey you can imagine ? ? playing the field – right in front of me? …
My car turned 100,000 miles old today
My car turned 100,000 miles old today, and I’ve had her since she was 9 miles old ? We’ve traveled together (well, she traveled. I just sat there). We’ve laughed together (read: she was there while I laughed). We’ve cried together (I cried while she …
High Standards
High standards. This is a touchy subject ? People tell me “your standards are way too high” and I just let them talk. Ladies, HAVE HIGH STANDARDS. Do you think anything is too hard for the Lord? You watch, and you’ll see, HE WILL COME …
You can be single and in a committed relationship at the same time
You can be single AND in a committed relationship at the same time ? Let me explain. In a committed relationship, you’re willing to fight for it. Give up competing relationships for it. Lose sleep over it. Talk about it constantly. Everyone knows you’re in …
Say it with me now
Y’all. We have to talk. This whole “deflecting compliments” thing is NOT a good look ? If someone offers you a compliment, receive it, whether you believe it or not. They took time and effort to express it to you, when it would have been …
ENOUGH with the stalking
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you need to STOP stalking your ex’s social media (…or their new girlfriend’s social media… or your new boyfriend’s ex’s social media) account(s) and keeping tabs on what they’re up to. STOP IT! It is only …
Apologies aren’t about saying “I’m sorry”
Apologies aren’t about saying “I’m sorry” – they’re about taking ownership for YOUR part in the dilemma that’s happening. ? I’m sorry that we even met!? I’m sorry you couldn’t control your temper!? I’m sorry that I ever took this lousy job!? I’m sorry for …
Get really good at celebrating others
I get it, friend. Deeply. You’re watching seemingly everyone else living in blessings you’ve been praying for, and experiencing miracles you’re believing for. And it’s not just one friend. It’s like a good number of them at once. It’s the job promotions. It’s the engagements …
Are you EMPOWERING them or ENABLING them?
Are you EMPOWERING them or ENABLING them? Oooh, the line can be so blurry-seeming sometimes, because in both cases, they truly need help, and you genuinely want to help. One of the key differences though, is that they WANT help helping themselves. They may want …