it’s not that hard to beat writer’s block! — As a writer, a blank page can trigger two emotions: the thrill of starting something completely new (ah, the freedom!) or the terror of not knowing what to write. The latter is commonly known as “writer’s block”, and despite being terrifying — especially if you have deadlines — it’s not…

You finished writing your piece, well done! Whether is an essay, a poem, or a how-to article, you should be proud of yourself: writing is hard, and only those who live (for) the craft know it. However, writing is only half of the work. The draft of your piece, as…

I’m confused about my own grief. — Grief, as painful as it is, occupies a space inside you. In a rooted, lonely way, grief keeps the loved one you lost in you; alive in your memories, alive in your senses. It allows them to keep being part of your life, even if only you know they’re there. …

The invisible condition that has so much power over me — I’ve been living with Tinnitus for 5 years and, since the day I got it, my life changed completely. For the worse. If you’re not familiar with this condition, the British Association of Tinnitus defines it as: The perception of noises in the head and/or ear which have no external…

The lessons you learn when living alone are valuable in the long term. — For many, the idea of living on their own is daunting. They feel the loneliness would be unbearable. I know a few people that stayed in unhappy relationships because the alternative — to be on their own — was worse. There will be different reasons to fear living alone, but…

Memories that last forever — Despite being a romantic, she was never one to appreciate big gestures. What captivated her was the subtle evidence of love and tenderness. There were a few big surprises men had prepared that touched her, like when a boyfriend, who was supposed to be abroad for another week, suddenly jumped…

I still wonder why I was ghosted, but it doesn’t hurt anymore. — A few years ago, I was ghosted. I didn’t see it coming, but that’s the essence of ghosting, isn’t it? One minute everything is (seemingly) fine, and the next they block you on their social media accounts; they don’t answer your calls or text back. When it happened to me…

5 reasons sex toys will boost your sexuality — I started using sex toys in my late thirties. If I have regrets in life, this is certainly one of them. How could I miss out for so long on this spectacular and unique way of receiving sexual pleasure?! I know some of the reasons, but that’s another topic. Using…

The things you should avoid doing in order to maintain a healthy, happy relationship. — Having a happy relationship isn’t as hard as many make you believe. It doesn’t need magic potions and there are no tricky secrets. But every successful relationship has this in common: personal investment. To make it work, the couple needs to put effort into getting to know the other, to…