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comebacks, defeat, and missed attempts in relationships and other life quandaries

100 Happy Days

ImageAugust 17, 2018September 27, 2018 Nina8 Comments

My journey in the #100HappyDays Project has been interesting. Take a read to understand why this concept of becoming comfortable with being an active user on social media and posting more about myself has been big growth for me.

What Does “I Love You” Really Mean?

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What does “I Love You” Really Mean? How do you say it and how do you interpret when it’s said to you?

Turning Toward Each Other

ImageJune 26, 2018September 27, 2018 Nina4 Comments

How do you know when your partner wants to get close? How do you know when you feel distant? What are the “bids” (requests) you make for intimacy? This essay is about the process of “getting” what your partner is trying to tell you — so you can become closer and turn toward each other.

The Other Side of Suicide

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I asked him if he was suicidal. He paused and answered yes. This post is about what it’s like to talk to someone who’s suicidal — and to pay attention from the perspective of someone who feels hopeless.

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A Most Special Person, My Grandma

GalleryMay 18, 2018May 18, 2018 Nina5 Comments

Here’s a tribute and letter to my younger self reminding me that it’s going to be okay when my Grandma dies.

Listening With Your Heart

ImageMarch 27, 2018November 5, 2018 Nina1 Comment

What does it mean to listen with your heart? How can you improve your listening skills?

Permanently Loving The Temporary: Letting Go of Control

ImageMarch 6, 2018August 19, 2018 Nina3 Comments

As a recovering perfectionist, I have been experimenting with non-attachment. After years of studying, I have finally realized how to live without letting outcomes control me. Here’s a new blog post.

Lazy Dating

ImageFebruary 1, 2018February 2, 2018 Nina11 Comments

I’ve been noticing a lot of laziness in the dating world, both from men and women. Everyone says they’re looking for find someone, but when it’s time to push our limits, we often retreat or rely on the easy way. What do you think?

How to Love Me

ImageJanuary 19, 2018January 22, 2018 Nina5 Comments

How do you know how to love a person? As we grow and experience more, we refine our needs and realize what works for us. Love is dynamic. Here’s a short list of ways I like to be loved. How about you?

Still Ghosting In The Shadows

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Why do people still ghost? Many people thought it was a phenomena that would stop, but it’s a communication pattern that still exists and creates doubt and anger. What do you do when you’re ghosted?

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I cheated. Yip I did it, I am not proud of it, but that won't change a thing. This is my story of me trying to survive one day at a time. No guarantees....

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