Stick around for a few laugh-worthy moments from my dating life—you won’t be disappointed. Solitude and loneliness aren’t the same thing.

Of course, I don’t mean all men need to learn these lessons; however, I’ve learned that I have to clarify that upfront.

Loneliness is a peculiar companion.

For some, it feels like a burden; for others, it’s a quiet kind of freedom—solitude.

As we grow older, the experience of being alone seems to diverge sharply between men and women.

Many older women, though certainly not all, appear to embrace this stage with resilience and grace. They pursue new interests, deepen friendships, and often find comfort in their own company. Older men, on the other hand, usually face a tougher adjustment. Whether following […]

When Mother’s Day Hurts: A Reflection from an Alienated Mom. I am a mother experiencing parental alienation, where my daughter has been unjustly influenced to reject me by her other parent.

Today, I sat quietly with Aspen and watched high school students practicing for their graduation next week, my heart breaking with every laugh I heard. I have so much love for my daughter, but I have nowhere to put it. It just lives in me, heavy and aching. I don’t know how to carry this much love and this much loss at the same time. Like any parent, my love for my child runs deep. I long for the chance to embrace her, see her smile, and hear her voice […]

Many people view being single as something to pity. If maintaining a relationship seems complicated, it’s often assumed that something must be wrong — that you’re somehow flawed.

Perhaps you don’t come across as attractive, your attitude feels too challenging for others, or your spiritual beliefs make people uneasy. In any case, love continues slipping past you, reinforcing that something is fundamentally wrong with you. Please don’t buy into those false beliefs. There’s nothing wrong with being single.

Being in a relationship doesn’t necessarily mean someone is better off — sometimes it simply means they found a workable match or chose companionship over solitude or change.

Many people make significant sacrifices to avoid being single. In truth, many of the relationships you see today […]