I’m afraid of a lot of things: balloons, rollercoasters, porta-potties, and parallel parking. But there is nothing that scares me as much as the idea of being… Read more “The Scariest Thing”
Tag: relationships
Arrows
There is a well-known Buddhist parable about the first and second arrows. The first arrow is pain. The second arrow is suffering. We can only avoid one.
My most awkward moment
I had an awkward encounter in the mall. Here’s a story about Jeff.
The ones who get left
You’re the kind of person who’s always missing someone. There’s always someone who left too soon with too few explanations. You’re the one who gets left. You… Read more “The ones who get left”
The family you choose
Some studies suggest that family distancing may be as common as divorce. So why aren’t we talking about it?
Thank God for my broken heart
My heart gets broken. A lot. I’m either all in or all out. Like breaking bones, I never do anything halfway. I fall for people, even the… Read more “Thank God for my broken heart”
I wish I could kiss online dating goodbye
Please note: This isn’t a “wow men are terrible” post – that’s not really the point. It’s more of a “wow dating these days is hard and… Read more “I wish I could kiss online dating goodbye”
When I See You
I promise this isn’t only going to be a blog for talking about my relationship. My first post about long distance relationships seemed to have struck a chord… Read more “When I See You”
Loving from a Distance
Sometime ago (it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when), I fell in love with a boy. But calling him a boy doesn’t do him enough justice. He’s not… Read more “Loving from a Distance”
