Never force anyone to choose you. It’s not a choice if it’s compelled by force. One-sided relationships aren’t real and are unlikely to become real. Instead, focus your time and...
When The Cookie Crumbles.
The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that the state of entropy of the entire universe, as an isolated system, will increase over time. Entropy is a measure of uncertainty. It means that over time...
Sit In The Mud With Me.
When someone has the courage to open up to you about their problems, don’t see this an opportunity to share your problems… or worse, someone else’s problems. Misery isn’t a...
Comfortably Numb.
In the long run, doing alright is worse than being in a bad situation. ‘Doing alright’ is the biggest enemy of doing great. If you were in a bad situation, it would motivate you to burn...
Being Alone vs Being Lonely.
Being alone and feeling lonely are two entirely different things. It is possible to be in a room full of people and still feel lonely. Many people in a long-term relationship feel lonely. Being...
Find Your Passion, But Allow It To Become Something More Profound.
Find your passion, but don’t expect it to last. Setting yourself a challenging goal is much like starting a long-term romantic relationship. You’ll be off to a good start when the flames...
Jumping Ship.
Success begins with failure. Sometimes… a LOT of failure. Don’t be too fast to jump ship. You might miss out on something beautiful on the other side of the challenges that you’re...
To Be Empathetic Is To Stop Problem Solving.
When someone shares their problems with you, find out whether they’re looking for a solution or a listening ear. Often, when people share their problems, they’re well aware of the...
The #1 Responsibility When In A Romantic Relationship.
The number one responsibility in a romantic relationship is NOT to make your partner happy. You won’t be able to, no matter how hard you try. Someone else’s happiness is out of your...
Thriving Romantic Relationships Are Not Built On Giving & Taking.
The two questions that should be central in any romantic relationship are… How can I contribute to make this person happy?How can I contribute to make this relationship more meaningful? Buying...