There she is again. You’re scrolling through Instagram at 1 AM, wine glass in hand, when you see her—the girlfriend. The one who gets to spend Saturday mornings with your former best friend, the one he’s apparently willing to restructure […]
Jas Mendola - Narcisism
“Dads: The Ultimate Betrayal Artists (And How to Stop Being One)”
Most men who fail as fathers don’t even realize they’re failing. And those who do? They’ve mastered the art of not giving a damn. I was that guy once. Working 80-hour weeks building my company after leaving the service, convincing […]
Dating - Lola Adams
“Your Dating Life’s Groundhog Day”
She sits across from me, late-thirties, fingernails tapping on her Manhattan whiskey neat. “I attract emotionally unavailable men like I’ve got some kind of beacon. Last night I found myself googling his ex at 2 AM while he slept next […]
Marriage - Monica Dean - Relationships
“I’m Not Wanted Anymore”
I was chatting with a couple last week in my favorite coffee spot in Didsbury. I’d known them both for years, and after a bit of small talk, he leaned forward and whispered, “Mon, the physical side of our marriage […]
Marriage - Monica Dean - Relationships
“I’m a People-Pleasing Disaster”
I’ve always been struck by the way women across different cultures manage relationships so differently, yet face strikingly similar inner battles. From boardrooms in Tokyo to community centers in Nairobi, women constantly navigate this delicate balance between being true to […]
Relationships - Sophia Rivera
My Partner is My Family’s Pet Peeve
When everyone hates your partner, you’re in the middle of an emotional tug-of-war that science says you’ll probably lose. Let’s cut through the BS: that gut-wrenching feeling when your parents or friends disapprove of your romantic partner isn’t just annoying—it’s […]
Jas Mendola - Marriage
“Dads: Stop Acting Like You’re the Only One Who Brings Home the Bacon (and the Emotional Labor Too)”
The battlefield of parental roles nobody prepares you for I was three months into my new business launch when my wife hit me with it: “It’s like I don’t even exist to you anymore except as the person who handles […]
Relationships - Sophia Rivera
“I’m Having a Rebound and I Won’t Apologize for It”
Ever wonder why that relationship right after a bad breakup gets such a bad reputation? Let’s be honest – we’ve all either been there or watched a friend dive head-first into what everyone calls a “rebound.” But here’s the thing: […]
ADHD - Melanie Doss
“I’m Not a Productivity Machine, I’m a Trauma Response in Suits and Ties”
3 Signs Your Work-Life Balance Is Actually a Trauma Response Let me put you onto something… That feeling when you’re grinding till 2 AM because “hustle culture” said so, but deep down you’re just avoiding the silence of your own […]
Dating - Heartbreak - Lola Adams
“I’m Dating My Issues Again”
She’s standing at the corner of West 4th and Sixth, coffee in hand, scrolling through her phone. It’s the fourth first date she’s had this month. Each one started with promise, built to what seemed like real connection, then evaporated […]