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The next time you think of being capable of changing a man or believing that the extremes of your love can convince him to heal and love you back, remind yourself that a broken man is just like a crawling snail with a broken shell. And just like how snails have the ability to mend its broken shell on its own, no one can fix a broken man but himself. 

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You know me. You either want me or you don’t. You either want the intimacy, affection, caring, fun, and thoughtfulness to continue or you don’t.

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Here’s how we built our fire…

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Learning your partner’s love language will enable you to more effectively communicate with them.

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There’s something about being someone’s almost that hurts even more than the end of a relationship.

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You make time for the things and the people that you love. It’s just a fact that if you want something or want to be around someone, you will make time for them.

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When you pretend to be okay with “just sex,” you aren’t being real with yourself or your partner(s). You’re compromising your authenticity in order to avoid stepping on toes.

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Sometimes taking a break is the best thing that you can do.

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If you meet someone who went through what I did, just know that it may require a little extra attention, a little extra effort, and some time,

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I used to say I couldn’t commit to a relationship until I focused on myself. But the truth is, you can focus on yourself and simultaneously be in a strong relationship.