You who have suffered so much do not want to be with the kind of person who makes "black widow" jokes to deal with an uncomfortable, painful moment. You should be with a person capable of great compassion and understanding.

We are all going to die, sometimes even in the middle of a lease.

Some people give gifts in order to bewilder, confuse, and manipulate their recipients.

It's OK to tell your partner to objectify you. That's part of the fun of having a partner.

It's so difficult to figure out how to offer support and also be honest with someone you love who's in a damaging relationship without making them feel defensive and retreating even further into isolation.

An adult woman should not be so possessive of her own birthday that she begrudges her friends the chance to get married on the same day.

Enjoy your relationship with your boyfriend and don't worry about the people or situations you dream about. Once you wake up, they're over; let them go.