How to Move On and Feel Whole Again After a Breakup?
It can feel like your entire world has been flipped upside down when a relationship ends. You’re exchanging plans, dreams, and inside jokes one day, and then you’re attempting to figure out how to start over the next. Breakups, whether mutual or unanticipated, cause a flurry of emotions, including relief, guilt, anger, sadness, and everything in between. Experts in mental health say that those emotions are perfectly normal and are a natural part of the grieving process that follows the loss of a loved one. Dr. Kelli Harding, an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, claims that...
Cheating or Just Flirting? Where to Draw the Line in a Relationship
Understanding the fine line between harmless flirting and emotional betrayal in relationships In every relationship, there’s an unspoken (and sometimes spoken) agreement about what’s acceptable and what crosses the line. But when it comes to flirting, things can get blurry. Is liking someone’s Instagram selfie harmless? What about playful banter with a coworker? At what point does flirting become emotional or even physical cheating? If you’ve ever wondered whether your partner—or even you—might be toeing the line between harmless fun and betrayal, you’re not alone. Flirting vs. Cheating: What’s the Difference? Flirting is usually seen as playful, lighthearted, and...
Was It Just a Fight? Or Is The Relationship Over?
Bella Breakdown Fighting is a natural part of any relationship. In fact, it’s healthy to have disagreements occasionally and to talk about them rationally with your partner. Maybe the disagreement ends up with some raised voices and sulking. We’ve all been there and most of the time, these arguments can be fixed with an honest and open conversation. But what if it was something more? There’s certainly a line between a fight and an emotionally or physically abusive encounter, and it’s important to consider all the factors involved when reflecting on the argument. “Was the fight a disagreement where...
Escape The Friend Zone This Winter
Bella Breakdown You may not be able to escape the cold this winter, but at least you you’ve got a shot at escaping the friend-zone. Whether you’re a male or female, the friend zone is not the most charming place to be, especially if you have strong feelings for the person who has zoned you. Sometimes there is just no way around it; the person just simply wants your friendship. Other times, it’s kind of nice…no expectations, just pure friendship. But, we have hope for all the those currently in the zone out there, and we want to help....
4 Ways to Make A Long Distance Relationship Work
Bella Breakdown Long distance relationships can be rough. Whether you met online but live states apart or if you are in a long-term relationship pursuing careers in different parts of the globe, with the current trends in technology there’s only going to be more of them. We know it’s hard, so here’s 4 ways to make your long distance love life last. Tech talk: technology is your bestfriend when you’re physically apart from your partner. Don’t just use text and email either, enable video on your phone and computer so you can see each other, have a virtual dinner...
