Life is full of challenges and dealing with rejection is just one of them. I’ve always known that I don’t deal with rejection well. Whether that’s friendships, romantic relationships, or professional rejections. This year, my struggle of being rejected has taken on a new level. My Experience With Rejection While I dipped my toes in […]
Discrimination Against Introverts While Job Searching
If you’re an extrovert, consider yourself lucky because you don’t have to deal with discrimination against introverts while job searching. The number of job ads I’ve seen where it states they’re looking for a bubbly, outgoing person is crazy. I’m sure lots of professions require people skills, good communication and charisma. However, those aren’t the […]
Why Do I Attract Toxic People?
If you’ve ever asked yourself – why do I attract toxic people – I might have the answer for you. It’s the answer I’ve come to based on my personal experience and various books/podcasts I’ve listened to. What Attracts Toxic People In my experience, toxic people (aka manipulators or narcissists) are attracted to people who […]
Unemployment Blues
I believe that everything happens for a reason, in God’s timing, but the unemployment blues have hit once again. I’ve been unemployed since the end of April, but it only really hit me last week. At first, it was nice to have free time to go flat hunting, pack up my stuff, and plan the […]
Guide to Eloping in Scotland – 2024/25
Eloping in Scotland is becoming more and more popular, and now that I’ve done it myself, here’s my guide to eloping in Scotland – 2024/25! I’ll cover places, photographers, time of the year to do it, accommodation and general elopement comments. I’m not trying to sell any service to you, only here to help you […]
Fear of Abandonment
Have you ever experienced fear of abandonment? For me it’s most prevalent in romantic relationships. I know some would call it anxious attachment style. However, I read the book, did the tests, and the clear conclusion was that I have a secure attachment style. The thing is, our sense of security in a relationship might […]
2024 so far
I’ve been more quiet on the blog this year and I thought I’d come and tell you about 2024 so far. As I mentioned in a blog from the start of the year, the beginning was rough. Unfortunately, that seems to have set the tone for the year so far. 2024 challenges Here are some […]
Compatibility VS Chemistry
People debate about what’s more important when it comes to compatibility vs chemistry. I see lots of young people do a round-up of their year in dating and describing why it never went past the first date – there was no spark. I blame the movies and couples who only share their highlights on social […]
Viola Davis ‘Finding Me’ Review
Viola Davis is a well-established, award-winning actress who is also the first black star to win the Triple Crown (Oscar, Emmy and Grammy). Her autobiography – ‘Finding Me‘, is what got her the Grammy award. I’d heard good things about it, and although I’m not one to read autobiographies of celebrities, I decided to give […]
Why You Should Only Date Once You’ve Learned to Love Yourself
First of all, I know that “why you should only date once you’ve learned to love yourself” is a mouthful for a title. I just don’t know how else to say it. I know people will argue that it’s easier to love yourself once someone else shows you love. I also know that the lack […]