EQ & Emotional Maturity: Why They Matter (Especially When You’re Dating in Midlife) Okay, so we’ve all heard about IQ—the measure of how “book smart” you are—but EQ (aka emotional intelligence quotient) is the glow-up version that actually matters in relationships, careers, and just, you know, adulting. Let’s break it down. What Exactly Is EQ? Emotional intelligence (EQ) isContinue reading “EQ Vibes”
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Soulmate Vibes
Soulmates: Beyond Romance The idea of a soulmate has been around for centuries. Plato imagined that we were once whole beings, split apart, forever searching for our missing half. Poets and philosophers wrote about the longing to be completed by another. And in the new age world, soulmates are often described as those instant, fatedContinue reading “Soulmate Vibes”
Break the Spell Vibes
When You Stop Trading Physical Intimacy for the Illusion of Love So many women—myself included, at times—have mistaken flattery, charm, and love bombing for real love. It feels intoxicating when a man showers you with attention, tells you everything you’ve been longing to hear, and makes you feel chosen. But often, the harsh truth isContinue reading “Break the Spell Vibes”
Reality Check Vibes
Expectation vs. Reality People often build up others and situations in their minds because imagination is safer than reality. In our heads, we can shape things exactly how we want them to be—perfect, exciting, fulfilling. It’s hope mixed with idealism, a desire for something meaningful or extraordinary. But reality has edges. People are flawed. SituationsContinue reading “Reality Check Vibes”
Sabotage Vibes
The Illusion of Control: How Self-Sabotage Keeps Us Stuck I’ve had to admit something to myself that’s been a long time coming: I have a tendency to self-sabotage. And not in an obviously dramatic, self-destructive way—but in those quiet, subtle patterns that fly just under the radar. The procrastination masked as “waiting for the rightContinue reading “Sabotage Vibes”
Investment Vibes
Paying a Premium for Mediocrity Sitting at the airport in the international terminal, I found myself reflecting on something my brother-in-law said the other night over dinner. We were talking about international cuisine and how much better the food is abroad compared to back home, when he said something that really stuck with me. HeContinue reading “Investment Vibes”
Almost Vibes
Letting Go of the Almost Love There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that doesn’t come from a relationship ending—but from one that never truly began. The talking stages that fizzle. The ghosting. The endless swiping. The “almosts” that leave you more confused than heartbroken, but still grieving something that felt real. I know that ache.Continue reading “Almost Vibes”
Attachment Vibes
Why You Love the Way You Do (and What That Has to Do with Your Childhood) Let’s talk about something that affects literally everything in your love life, whether you realize it or not: attachment styles. This isn’t just psychobabble—it’s psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience rolled into one. Your attachment style is essentially your internal GPS for intimacy.Continue reading “Attachment Vibes”
Aligned Vibes
Soul Over Status: A Middle-Aged Millennial’s Take on What Actually Matters So the other day, I saw an ad for this vibey, spiritual athleisure brand—think “Chakras aligned, outfit divine”—and they had a hoodie that said “Soul over Status” on the back. I almost hit add to cart right then and there. I mean, YES. Take my money. But then I remembered IContinue reading “Aligned Vibes”
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