Category: Relationships
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A book to read many a time
What book could you read over and over again? The Great Gatsby (and I really have read this over and over again) here’s why: The Great Gatsby is a timeless classic that has continued to captivate readers for generations. Although it was published nearly a century ago, the novel’s themes are still relevant today, particularly…
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Avoiding the Relationship Dependency Trap
When it comes to maintaining healthy relationships, finding a balance between independence and spending a time together is of high importance. It’s completely natural to feel comfortable in your partner for emotional support and general time spending. However, there’s a line that you just simply can’t cross, and becoming overly needy or overly dependent tends…
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Moving On from a Failed Love: It Takes Time
“It takes time” and “time is your friend” are common sayings we come across our lifetime. Love & relationships are something that come and go, and when they don’t work out, it’s that sense of loss and grief that takes over. I think it doesn’t really matter how long something has been, it’s the feelings…
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Flying-solo on V-day
Valentine’s Day is a time when love is in the air, and people all around the world are celebrating their romantic relationships. However, not everyone is in a relationship, and that’s okay! Being alone on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a downer; in fact, it can be a great opportunity to celebrate yourself and…
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Glimpse of us
Heartbreak haunts the sky, with clouds so grey and tears so near The wind blows cold, a bitter chill that cuts right to the bone The leaves, they fall, a mournful sigh, as memories linger still Of love that once was bright, but now is lost and all alone. The sun, it hides behind the…
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Loving you
Here’s to loving you once more, A feeling I thought would be gone forever. I fought it, erected walls, But you shattered them with ease my lover I thought it would never happen again But it did. You taught me to trust again To feel these wild emotions And I was humbled by your every…
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Taming the Green-Eyed Monster: Strategies for Managing Jealousy
Jealousy… a topic in itself which has its own setback in any relationship. Do I leave my partner if they’re jealous? Is it normal to be jealous? Why am I feeling jealous? We’ve all been there at some point and it’s important to understand WHY you feel this way and what can be done to…
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Toxic mates and toxic dates: recognising and avoiding negative behaviour for 2023
When it comes to relationships, whether they be romantic or platonic, it’s important to surround yourself with positivity. Unfortunately, life isn’t as easy as that, and you can meet some downright toxic people. So, what exactly is toxicity in dating and friendship, and how can it be avoided? Toxicity in dating and friendship refers to…
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Dante Rossetti: Empowerment of untouched feminine beauty
Like many of you out there, I had no idea about the world of art, nor did I really care for it until now. Yes, I admit I did believe that art exhibitions were for pretentious rich people who spoke complete gibberish about lines on a canvas (maybe I still do to specific work). But…
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Finding yourself: the success to healthy relationships
When it comes to relationships, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of finding “the one” and forgetting about the most important person in the equation: yourself. Before jumping into a relationship, it’s crucial to take some time to find yourself and make sure you’re in the right place for a healthy and…
Karisha Jade 