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This One is for You
This is for all you – young, old, and somewhere in-between, trying to make sense of it all. It’s for those who feel everything so intensely. The ones who give their all in everything they do and everyone they meet. Who care more about the people around them than about themselves. The ones who feel insecure but always push forward. This one is for the ones who deserve love but haven’t found it. This is for all of us who are lost. Through it all, remember this one is for the ones who are rare, the ones who are a gift.
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The Gray Zone
If I could share one insight to younger twenty-year old’s it’s don’t be in such a rush to plan out your life, because your plans are going to blow up in your face regardless of how articulately you plan them out. Be a little reckless, don’t wish away the confusing parts of your life – it’s where the magic happens. Don’t worry about the feelings you’re going to hurt, or the people you’re going to miss because life has a funny way of keeping the right people in your life and removing the others regardless of where you end up.
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It’s OK To Not Be OK
I’m not going to tell you it’s all going to be OK, everything’s going to work out, and this is just a bump in the road on your path to something great, because you already know that – I don’t need to tell you, people have already told you this. I just think some of us deserve a moment to feel heard even if it’s uncomfortable and nobody wants to face it. We deserve to not feel so alone in a world that wants to drown out the sadness. I wish more people would find a way to accept pain as it is, not as a cry for help, but…
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Balance & Boundaries
Let’s break it down Balance in a healthy relationship is about being equal partners and making sure that you’re both feeling comfortable and supported. It is also about making sure there’s independence. This is also where boundaries come in to play. Boundaries are communicated structured behaviors you will or will not accept from others. These boundaries include physical and emotional boundaries that provide you comfort, personal space, and privacy. Without balance & boundaries relationships become one-sided and unhealthy. Balance & boundaries should take place in all relationships, not just romantic ones. How do you set balance & boundaries? To begin, you should learn what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior to…
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First Dates Can be Tricky
Listen up gents. I always try to find ways to provide you the information you’re looking for at hand, so here is another opportunity to learn about what women want. This time it’s about what women want on a first date. Now, I don’t want to hear, “women are so confusing I have no idea what they want” because I am here providing you that information. Now, let’s dive in. I conducted a survey where women answered 7 questions anonymously. The first question asked was, where women would want to go on a first date. The top 5 answers included, A quiet romantic dinner Bowling Mini golf Take a class…
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Me, Myself & I
How to achieve alone time when in a relationship. Have you ever heard the term, date yourself? I used to do it all the time while I was single. It’s the idea that you take a day all to yourself. If you’re like me that day includes a big glass of red wine, and some very quiet alone time. It’s the day I spend thinking about myself and myself alone. Taking time to read a book I bought 3 months ago, write a blog article for the week, or just zone out and turn on Friends. But when you get into a relationship, it’s hard to find that night all…
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I’m Back…
I know it’s been a while. But I am back with an exciting new perspective; because get this – I landed a boyfriend. Yep, my 5 year single lady streak has finally come to an end. So what does that mean for The Longest Lesson? It just means new content, and even some help from all of you. I am bringing a new twist to my content. Being in a relationship, but remaining true to yourself. Keeping that balance between who you are alone, and who you are with your significant other. Managing friendships, social ties, and personal time all while managing a relationship. I am also rolling out a…
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The Gray Zone: Where Confusion Meets Frustration
How many times have you thought to yourself, “why is dating so hard?” We all have thought it. Hell, I started a blog off that simple question. Yet, how do we answer it – why is it so dang hard? Some argue, that it’s impossible to meet anyone organically nowadays. Dating apps where men have their height listed, and women have their ass shots posted. There’s no secret as to what you’re getting – probably catfished. We all have to be so perfect on paper that we hold our breath hoping someone likes us in person. Only to be ghosted. We forget that we’re all going to turn gray and…
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Bachelorette Alyssa
Bachelorette Alyssa is a dog-lover, who enjoys shot gunning Truly’s. Alyssa is just looking for someone normal (for god’s sake are there any normal guys left??) who can prove to her chivalry isn’t dead (enough with the fuckboys). Alyssa has great hair and takes interesting photos of beer. Don’t slide into her DMs (@alyssawillii) with a creepy text, but a funny meme will definitely catch her eye. If you’re lucky enough to take Alyssa on a date, ensure to avoid dairy. She would find a drunk golf game followed by Kyoto very romantic. Alyssa considers herself to be to chill as a cucumber, she’s not uptight or bossy like some…
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39 Thoughts While Meeting The Parents
Meeting the parents is an important step in a relationship. However, it can be stressful. Laugh at these 39 thoughts we all have when meeting the parents.
