I’m in a long-distance relationship. Now, I know that anyone who recognises my name will say, ‘Nat, you’re married and living with your husband. You’re not in a long-distance relationship anymore.’ True. But we were, and we still are. But this isn’t about us. I’m talking about what should be the most worthwhile, sought after,…
If we’re speaking man to man about relationships, let’s skip the clichés. Loneliness is real, and we’re not great at dealing with it. We’re not as good at making friends as women, and we struggle to maintain friendships and keep in touch with mates. Only half of us feel like we have someone to talk…
Growing up, I thought that romantic relationships were, quite simply, a waste of time. I am not sure why my younger self had such a pessimistic outlook on love… I was probably under the influence of celebrity couples and their dramatic breakups. Alas, I focussed on developing friendships in an attempt to avoid potential heartbreak,…
Every now and then when I’m feeling less than perfect, I challenge myself to count a few of my blessings. I usually start off with a goal of listing three; three turns into five, which turns into ten, then fifteen, and before I know it I’ve lost count. Without fail, I feel humbled every time…