Love Languages Explained Simply
A plain, beginner friendly explanation of the five love languages and how my husband and I finally figured out ours.
Olivia Parker
How to Know When You Are Ready to Date Again
The small, unglamorous signs that told me I was actually ready to date again, and the one that finally convinced me.
Signs He or She Is Interested
The five signs of real interest I learned from one Tuesday coffee date, plus the one I still talk myself out of.
How to Communicate Without Fighting
The six habits that turned our late night kitchen arguments into shorter, kinder conversations.
Red Flags to Watch For Early On
The early dating red flags I laughed off in a Portland wine bar, and the small test I use now to catch them sooner.
Signs of a Healthy Relationship
The real signs of a healthy relationship are small and quiet, and these are the ones I learned to actually look for.
First Date Conversation Starters
The first date conversation starters that actually get real stories back, learned over nine silent seconds at a coffee shop table.
How to Set Boundaries With Your Partner
The exact two-line sentence I used to set my first real boundary with my partner, and what happened after.
Signs Your Long Distance Partner Is Being Faithful
The real signs your long distance partner is being faithful are small and boring, and here is what I learned to watch for during our first year apart.
How to Stop Overthinking in a Long Distance Relationship
The exact things that helped me stop spiraling at midnight in my long distance relationship, including a twenty minute timer and one very boring question.