He sat in my office, staring at the carpet. Twenty years old, shoulders hunched, as if carrying the weight of decades. “I don’t see the point anymore,” he said flatly. “Nothing interests me. Nothing changes. I wake up, exist, sleep. […]
Dating - Sophia Rivera
I’m Falling for the Dating App Illusion: Here’s What I’m Really Getting Into
Why Your Dating Profile Is a Beautiful Lie 🎭 Research consistently shows that nearly everyone engages in some form of deception on dating apps. This isn’t necessarily malicious—it’s a natural extension of how emotional bytes work. Our brains construct simplified […]
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 […]
Relationships - Sophia Rivera
“I’m a Hot Mess and I Know It: Why I Keep Dating Toxic Partners and How I’m (Sort Of) Okay With That”
We’ve been asking the wrong question about toxic relationships. It’s not “Why do people stay in toxic relationships?” but “Why do we *all* keep recreating dysfunctional patterns even when we know better?” Research consistently shows that cognitive awareness doesn’t automatically […]
Dating - Lola Adams
I’m Dating Myself Wrong
Picture it: happy hour, midtown Manhattan. You’re perched on an overpriced barstool, listening to your friend describe their fifth mediocre date this month. “They were perfectly nice,” they sigh, swirling an artisanal cocktail. “Great job, attractive, funny. But I just […]