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.…
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…
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