Ever been swept off your feet by someone who just happens to move in a little too fast? You might be dating a hobosexual, someone who gets into relationships mainly to snag a place to stay. It’s not about romance, it’s about real estate. These smooth talkers can charm their way into your heart and...
In the height of the COVID pandemic, social interaction became severely limited, turning to social media for human connection. From as simple as catching up with loved ones to as intimate as companionship, online platforms became increasingly important to provide connection. However, with the medium shift in connection and intimacy, comes a shift in our...
Growing up in a dysfunctional home can leave behind emotional baggage that’s hard to unpack, even well into adulthood. According to psychologists, many of the coping beliefs children form in chaotic or unstable households stick around longer than we realize. These beliefs often helped us survive emotionally as kids, but they can mess with our...
Looking for relationship longevity tips? Well the first thing you should know is this: Long-term love doesn’t happen by accident. It takes care, consistency, and a few simple but powerful habits to keep things strong over the years. If you’re looking for real-world relationship longevity tips, these are the ones that show up again and...
In a tragic turn of events, 23-year-old Melissa Cross from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, took her own life during a holiday in Zakynthos, Greece, in September 2023. The inquest into Melissa Cross’s tragic death revealed that she had been staying at the Golden Sun Hotel in Kalamaki, Zakynthos, with her boyfriend. Just days before her...
When it comes to relationship advice for women, knowing what not to say can be just as important as knowing what to share. Good communication builds trust, but that doesn’t mean every thought needs to be voiced. Some things, even if honest, can cause unnecessary tension, insecurity, or confusion in a relationship. These aren’t about...
As the cost of living surges across Canada, many Indian migrants, particularly from Punjab and Haryana, are feeling the pinch. With housing, food, and essential expenses on the rise, newcomers are turning to unconventional strategies to make ends meet. One such approach, “hot bedding,” has sparked widespread debate online. Monique Jeremiah, a 37-year-old Canadian woman,...
Growing up as children of narcissistic parents can leave a mark that sticks around for years. Even long after childhood, those early experiences shape how people think, feel, and relate to others. A lot of the same topics keep coming up when people talk about what it was like. These aren’t random memories. They’re patterns...
For generations, monogamy has been hailed as the ultimate relationship ideal. The narrative is simple: find your soulmate, commit for life, and enjoy the happiness that follows. However, a groundbreaking meta-analysis published in the Journal of Sex Research has sparked a critical conversation about whether monogamy is truly the gold standard for relationship satisfaction. By...
Rose, a 63-year-old widow, had always placed her family above everything. After the sudden death of her husband, Raymond, she took on the responsibility of raising four children—Don, David, Daniel, and Debbie—single-handedly. She worked tirelessly, balancing multiple jobs to ensure her children had the opportunities she never did. Despite her sacrifices, her sons betrayed her....
Isabel Coles, a 32-year-old North Carolina native, was living a dream when she tied the knot with Christopher Coles in September 2024. The couple’s shared love for music took them to the ‘Sea.Hear.Now’ Festival in New Jersey for their honeymoon. The newlyweds were “insanely happy,” Isabel recalled, unaware of the heartache that lay ahead. Just...
Domestic abuse affects millions worldwide, with perpetrators often hiding their actions behind closed doors. For Heather Cornelius, what began as a seemingly normal relationship slowly transformed into a nightmare that nearly cost her life. “I never thought it would happen to me,” Heather says, her voice steady despite the painful memories. “You hear these stories...
