We were three months in when something felt off.I knew his favorite color, his go-to order, his shows, his routine.The deeper side remained unknown, including fears, influences, and life goals. We spent plenty of time together but stayed on the surface. Comfortable, safe, shallow. One night I finally asked, “What’s your biggest fear about relationships?”That … Read more

We were six months into dating when we had the conversation. “We need to set some boundaries,” I said. He looked confused. “But we’re doing fine. Why do we need rules?” Here’s what I’d learned the hard way from past relationships: “fine” isn’t good enough when you’re building something meant to last. Boundaries are not … Read more

There was a constant sense of instability. One day he was warm and attentive, the next brought tension and careful steps.  Bringing up something hurtful often ended with an apology given instead of received. Anxiety grew, confusion surfaced, and trust in personal perception slowly faded. Friends said he seemed great, and doubts arose, maybe sensitivity … Read more

Last week my boyfriend and I ended up arguing over something minor and honestly I can’t even remember what sparked it. But I remember what I said. The exact words. The tone. The look on his face when I said it. I was focused on being right and ended up hurting him instead.  What people … Read more