The 5 Stages of Grief The stages of grief were developed by Kübler-Ross. According to her, an individual who is grieving is expected to move through a series of clear stages: denial, anger, bargaining, and depression, to eventually arrive at “acceptance” at which is a time that their “grief work” should be complete. However, later,Continue reading “Stages of Grief”
Tag Archives: relationship
Words of Comfort May Feel So Bad
As humans, it is part of who we are to want to make others feel better. We want to help and we want to be helped. However, grieving individuals often feel shamed and dismissed. There is not a Grief Olympics! Grief is as individual as love – each loss is different and not one isContinue reading “Words of Comfort May Feel So Bad”
Hoe Phase
We all know about the “Hoe Phase” and we all, most likely, have had one. However, each person’s hoe phase is different. There are different ends of the spectrum. On one end it may mean you just talked to multiple people at one time and on the other end maybe you slept with multiple peopleContinue reading “Hoe Phase”
Mama/Hoe
So there is this theory called the Mama/Hoe Complex which a man will either see his “mama” or his “hoe”. Not meaning hoe in a derogatory way as in saying someone who sleeps with multiple people, but as in a person who he considers his girl, his woman, his lady in the streets but hisContinue reading “Mama/Hoe”
The New and Improved
10 Keypoints to Being the Dreamgirl The dreamgirl is the woman who is polite, but clear. She communicates directly. She knows what she likes and usually gets what she wants. Here are 10 characteristics that define “The Dreamgirl”. She maintains her independence. She does not pursue him. She is mysterious. She leaves him wanting. SheContinue reading “The New and Improved”
Have a Target and Good Aim
Blog #1 of the Relationship Goals series based on the book by Michael Todd Before entering into a relationship, you may want to take time to re-examine your target. As we go through life our needs vary, so we need to make sure our targets align with our needs at the time. Not sure whatContinue reading “Have a Target and Good Aim”
12 Kinds of Love
Below is a list of 6 different kinds of love a woman and man needs with explanations of each. She needs… Caring When a man shows interest in a woman’s feelings and concern for her well-being, she feels loved and cared for. He fulfills her first primary need, which causes her to begin to trustContinue reading “12 Kinds of Love”
Men Are Like Rubber Bands
In the book, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, Dr. John Gray used the metaphor “men are like rubber bands” to help better understand a man’s intimacy cycle. A man needs time apart from his partner to fulfill his need for independence and autonomy. He automatically alternates between the two and may notContinue reading “Men Are Like Rubber Bands”
Dating Precautions
If you are out on the dating scene, then take a look at these 5 types of people to be aware of! Micro Dating These people have all the sauce! A little too much sauce. They are sharing flavors with any and every body! Love Bombing Those who do the absolute MOST! Comes off asContinue reading “Dating Precautions”
“Pursuer” or “Distancer”
Depending on whether you are a pursuer or distancer usually depends on your upbringing. The attachment theory gives background on why you may be one of the two. Secure Avoidant Anxious Securely attached people generally had a healthy childhood and are better at approaching intimate relationships. Avoidant people find intimacy more of a struggle, oftenContinue reading ““Pursuer” or “Distancer””
Love 101 