Breakups change you. Divorce reshapes you. And long seasons of singleness refine you in ways you never expected. Whether you ended a relationship last month, finalized a divorce last year, or have…
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Grieving the loss of a long-term friendship hurts deeply—especially after betrayal. Learn how to honor loyalty, release toxic bonds, and choose self-respect.
Some friendships only survive success. Others only survive struggle. But the rarest friendships are the ones that can hold you through both without changing how they see you. When Life Changes the…
Friendships change when children enter the picture. But what happens when love turns into quiet jealousy—and that jealousy starts to poison the bond? Understanding the Root of Jealousy Jealousy rarely starts with…
Marriage doesn’t just join two people—it joins two histories, two families, and sometimes two battlefields. When Disapproval Becomes Division Some mothers struggle with releasing control. When a son chooses his wife, it…
Life gets loud. Between work, marriage, kids, side hustles, healing journeys, and survival mode, friendship often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. But here’s the truth: when you stop…
The Beautiful Bond Between Grandparents and Grandkids — and How Our Magical Summer in the South Celebrates It In a world that moves at lightning speed, few relationships remain as deeply rooted,…
There’s something deeply human about the way we draw our boundaries — selective, emotional, and often rooted in pain. Many women find it easy to say, “I’m done with my sister, my…
Communication is often described as the lifeline of any relationship. Without it, misunderstandings brew, needs go unmet, and intimacy fades. With it, a relationship can feel like a safe harbor—a place of…
There’s a common phrase that has found its way into conversations about competition, community, and success: “crabs in a barrel.” The metaphor comes from the image of crabs caught in a bucket…
Life has a way of throwing curveballs — some you see coming, others that completely knock the wind out of you. For many women, one of the most emotionally complex and life-altering…
We’ve all heard the term “circle the block” — that moment when someone takes another lap back into familiar territory, often with a person they once swore they’d never date again. For…
When most people hear the term “love languages,” their minds immediately go to romantic relationships—flowers, candlelit dinners, and cuddles on the couch. But what if we told you that love languages weren’t…
Breakups are rarely easy, but when a relationship ends on bitter terms—with lies, betrayal, emotional warfare, and a toxic ex refusing to let go—the emotional and mental toll can be devastating. For…
Because love shouldn’t wait for Valentine’s Day….. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy for romance to get lost in the shuffle of to-do lists, meetings, and meal prep. But the strongest relationships…
Let’s Talk About Date Night, Sis. Between long workdays, laundry piles, never-ending texts, kids (if you’ve got ’em), and the general chaos of adulthood, romance can easily slip into a distant memory.…
For generations, sororities have represented unity, tradition, and empowerment for women navigating academic and social life on college campuses. They promised lifelong sisterhood, philanthropy, and a network that extended far beyond graduation.…
You know it’s a wild time to be alive when the words “Astronomer CEO,” “Coldplay concert,” and “caught cheating” show up in the same headline — and you’re not even reading a…
When Mom Is the First Frenemy She’s supposed to be your first best friend. The one who wipes your tears, teaches you how to braid your hair, and tells you you’re beautiful…
Trust—such a small word, but such a colossal foundation for every relationship we build. When it’s solid, we thrive. But when it cracks or shatters, especially for women, it can take years…
By a Woman Who’s Been Ghosted by a Man with a Flip Phone Ah, dating in your 50s. It’s a magical time where estrogen is optional, patience is nonexistent, and men who…
Friendships between women often begin with ease and intensity—spilling secrets over coffee, exchanging inside jokes, and dreaming big about careers, love, and life. Yet, as time rolls forward, many women find themselves…
There is no easy way to deal with a breakup, but there are things you can do that can make the situation more manageable and allow you to move on with your…
Do you feel like your childhood could have been better? Join the club. Even those of us with average upbringings feel like our parents did a crummy job at times. Unfortunately, no…
It’s normal to feel jealousy and envy in your friendships. You know each other too well, right? That’s why when even a hint of trouble comes up, betrayal is quick to follow.…
5 Ways To Put The Spark Back In Your Relationship Relationships can be wonderful, but they also need a little bit of work put into them. Like a flower or a plant,…
5 Ways To Entertain Friends And Nurture Relationships As humans, we are sociable beings who crave interactions. But sometimes, friendships can fade. It’s important to nurture our relationships and get together…
You would think that your first crush or first love would be exactly what it says your first love. But that is not true. The definition of love is an intense…
Marriage, Infidelity and Making It Work Marriage has its ups and downs. No one knows that better than Infidelity/Relationship Coach Shannon Brown. She helps couples work through infidelity and other issues that…
Time For A New Tribe? When to Leave Outdated Alliances For a Truly Supportive Community By Ada Porat Do you feel as if you’ve outgrown your circle of friends? Perhaps…
Loving During A Pandemic By Linda Hancock It is almost impossible to stage a traditional Valentine’s Day outing when everyone is locked up or wearing masks and distancing at least…
3 Ways to Reconnect with Your Girlfriends It happens. You get caught up with that new project at work. Your husband and kids need you. For every single damn thing. You might…
There are different levels of closeness in friendships. Some people become friends because circumstances bring them together. Perhaps you worked with someone and ate lunch together fairly often, but when one of you left the job, the friendship didn’t survive. Or you were quite friendly with a neighbor who moved away, and your contact ended.
CREATE A LASTING RELATIONSHIP Relationships can be tricky. The ’honeymoon’ period features clear blue skies, but eventually, a few clouds may appear on the horizon. Patience, kind words, and expressing appreciation…
Authentic Partnerships Empower By Gini Cunningham What is an authentic partnership? While we form many partnerships throughout life, some are just temporary, some fall apart over time, but the most…
How To Deal with Jealousy! Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Proverbs 27:4 (NIV) Do you celebrate other people’s wins from the heart…
CAN WE MAKE IT AFTER INFIDELITY? Faithfulness and trustworthiness is key to every successful and long-lasting relationship, especially the marital relationship. It suffices to say that marital bliss that lasts forever hinges…
Lana Reid’s innate ability to simply help a friend with his current relationship landed her in the relationship advice hot seat and has allowed her to share her knowledge with many women…
Easy Coaching Tips to Make Your Relationships More Fulfilling By Antonia Banewicz One of the ironies of modern life is that we can spend more time being connected, and yet, sometimes wind…
How To Set Boundaries In A New Relationship How To Set Boundaries In A New Relationship By Julia Nowland When the book, The Rules, by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider, first…