To love or not to love
Every now and then I get messages from people who tell me they’ve given up on love. They don’t want to try any more because they’ve tried for years or even...
Tagged: society
When you feel the single shame
You’ve been single for a few years. How do you feel when people ask you about your relationship status? Do you feel ashamed for being single? Do you feel embarrassed...
3 key steps to increasing your chances of meeting new people
One of the biggest obstacles for many singletons is not having enough opportunity to meet new people. If you live in a smaller place or town chances of seeing new...
Am I too old for love?
Women and men of all ages seem to be burdened by this question. 20-something year olds who’ve barely started dating at all are worried they’ve already missed all the real...
When others make you feel bad about being single
There is no doubt that being single is not the preferred lifestyle for most of us. It’s nice to have that special someone to give you a hug when you...
Dear Valentine’s, what shall we do with you?
When I was a child, we didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in my (then communist) country. I’ve never even heard about it for the first 18 or so years of my...
Is loving yourself selfish?
Loving yourself the right way means you love everything that is human about you and others. It creates a feeling of abundance, and in return – you have more to give to everyone.
Be yourself: let them fall in love with the real you
Oh yes – we all want to be understood, accepted, appreciated and loved for who we are. We also want to be recognised by others, we want them to say:...
It’s not you, it’s me: dealing with rejection
You went out on a date and he never called again. Or you went out on several dates – and everything seemed like it was going well, but then she...