Love, and lately, I have been thinking about distance.
I am Olivia. I write honest, lived-in advice on love, dating, and everything that comes with loving someone, near or far.
Nobody hands you a manual for loving someone through the hard parts. I am still writing mine, one honest post at a time.
Where to start
Long Distance Relationships
The hardest and most honest posts I write. Communication, trust, missing someone, and making it work from far away.
Relationship Advice
Everyday advice for a stronger, healthier relationship.
Dating Tips
Honest thoughts on dating and getting to know someone new.
Marriage Advice
Keeping the romance alive for the long haul.
Breakup & Healing
Moving on and finding yourself again.
Trust & Communication
Building trust and talking without it turning into a fight.
Emotional Intimacy
Feeling closer, and staying that way.
Love Languages & Compatibility
How you and your partner actually show love.
Engagement & Proposal
Proposals, rings, and announcing the big news.
Relationship Stages
What every relationship goes through, in order.
What you will find here
No fluff, no generic checklists copied from somewhere else. Just what actually worked for me and the couples I have talked to along the way.
- Honest posts written from real, lived experience
- Practical advice you can use the same day you read it
- Communication and trust tips for couples near or far
- Real talk about the hard parts nobody else admits to
- A judgment-free space, whatever your relationship looks like
Latest from the blog
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What to Do When He Is Rude to Waiters but Sweet to You
It was 11:30 on an April Saturday, on a busy brunch patio in Austin. My friend Maya had brought her…
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How to Sign a New Lease Alone After a Breakup
My friend Nadia signed her first solo lease at 10:45 on a snowy Saturday in January. I sat next to…
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What to Do When Your Husband Wants to Move Closer to His Parents
My friend Monica and I rode the Bainbridge ferry one rainy September Saturday. It was 4:10 in the afternoon, and…
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What to Do When You Lose Your Engagement Ring Weeks After the Proposal
It was 2:15 on Labor Day at a crowded Lake Michigan beach. My friend Kelsey came out of the cold…
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What Happened When I Let My Boyfriend See Me Fail at Something
The email came at 9:50 on a snowy Tuesday night in January. I was on Noah’s living room floor with…
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What to Do When Daylight Saving Time Messes Up Your Long Distance Calls
On the first Sunday of November, I sat in a Safeway parking lot in Phoenix. It was 6:10 at night,…
I am not a therapist
I am just someone who has been through the messy, real parts of love and figured a few things out along the way. I write what I wish someone had told me sooner.