Sometimes, friendships end. The breakups aren’t usually as clear cut as romantic breakups, which can leave both people feeling like closure will elude them. However, the ending of any relationship is truly fueled by an understanding that you will be better off moving forward. Whether the end comes as a result of outgrowing, mismatched personalities, […] More

Your friend did something that made you upset again. Now you feel mad, sad, frustrated, humiliated, or irritated. What’s wrong with them? You‘re supposed to be friends! Yes, but it may be a friendship full of toxicity. Check the signs. 1. They are overly critical Don’t expect your friend to always tell you what you want […] More

Mental illness often causes people to feel lonely and out of place. It can push us to isolate, or act in ways that scare and confuse our loved ones. Our moods, behaviors, and appearance can change based on our thoughts and body sensations, making us difficult to understand. One major aspect of our lives that […] More

Romantic dramadies seems to be the new go-to niche for Netflix. Between The Last Summer, The Perfect Date, and To All the Boys I Loved Before, my feed is covered in cheesy high school love stories that are sadly my vice. All these stories start off about the same: the odd woman/man out finds themselves suddenly cast into […] More

There are only three more months before 2019 comes to an end and 2020 rolls in. I’m not one for New Year’s Resolutions, but I love the idea of setting intentions. Forming connections as an adult is nothing like when we were younger. When we were kids, as long as you liked vaguely the same […] More

Let’s get straight to the point here: My best friends moved overseas a few weeks ago and I am NOT okay. Let me explain. In the last few months, our group chat has essentially been planning to ‘wanderlust our way through our mid-20s in one of the most beautiful places in the world.’ I thought it […] More

People say it’s impossible to make friends as an adult. As an event designer and community builder, I’ve paid a lot of attention to how people interact and come up with a few tips for making new connections. PRE-WORK Before kicking off a friend-making campaign, it’s good to make a shift to being a bit […] More

Finding a true best friend is a challenge for people. Not because there aren’t amazing people out there, but because the truth of the matter is that people are scared to be their true, authentic selves. When you find those people that truly get everything about you—your quirks, your flaws, and your heart—you should hold […] More

Luna Lovegood is a uniquely brilliant witch who attends Hogwarts with Harry Potter. Unlike Hermione, her intellect is not all based on logic and reasoning. Her wisdom comes from her intuition, her beliefs, and her curiosity. Luna is a true Ravenclaw, representing the house of wizards and witches with “wit beyond measure.” Here’s 10 reasons […] More

While it’s impossible to say definitively whether or not someone will walk by your side for the rest of your life, often, there are a few key signs that you’ve met someone who you were meant to be with, either as friends or more. These are a few. 1. Even if your connection wasn’t instantaneous, it was […] More

Life is complicated and so are relationships. As we change and grow, so do our relationships with people. Some of us get even closer, but sometimes life just takes you in opposite directions. I’ve had a lot of close friendships throughout my life, and they’ve all been unique and beautiful in their own way, but […] More

Sometimes when our lives are about to change, we can sense it before we can see it. These are a few of the experiences you might have right before a massive shift takes place. 1. You’ll start to phase out of denial. When we’re really stuck in life, denial is the shield we use to […] More

1. I hope you know that love is for you—even if you haven’t found it yet, even if you think you’re going to be alone for the rest of your life. Even if you’re not sure if you are worthy and deserving of love, there is a love that is meant and perfect for you. More