You thought you had it right this time. You thought that, this time, it was forever. You just didn’t realize forever would end this soon. Your friends try to comfort you. They tell you it wasn’t your fault. They say you couldn’t have done anything to change what happened. Read More

Like nearly every holiday, Valentine’s Day is meant to help people celebrate something inherently good. Even as a small child, I remember handing out pink packs of candy to my classmates, reinforcing the value of each friendship in my young mind. But while many friends, families and couples… Read More

As I scrolled through my friends’ wedding photos online, I saw all the signs of a beautiful couple. Her green eyes and brown hair highlighted her pretty face. He looked dapper in his grey suit. In this moment, I was genuinely happy for my friends. But I couldn’t enjoy… Read More

At a young age, many people begin to dream about the excitement of getting engaged. But when I got engaged, I felt terrified. Why? Because I had a secret: I was walking around with a broken heart. After being abandoned by my father—and having already gone through one failed… Read More

My life is strange. According to the Myers-Briggs test (and anyone who has met me), I am a raging extrovert. Yet I work from home and am a single parent. For someone whose natural high comes from being around people, I interact with very few during the week. In years… Read More

Being single is awesome. You have lots of time for friends. You can travel on a moment’s notice. That pair of shoes you can’t resist? Get ‘em. Want chocolate cake for dinner? Do it. You can eat whenever and whatever you want. You can do so much for God,… Read More

God works in mysterious ways. We never know when He’s going to teach us a lesson, show us a sign when we need it most or bring people in our lives when we least expect it. When I least expected it, God brought Scott into my life… Read More

Heartbreak hurts. If you’ve ever had a broken heart, you understand why that term is used — it often feels like your heart is disintegrating into tiny pieces. Perhaps you put on a happy face, because the show must go on. But then the night comes, and you… Read More

Dating is hard. Recognizing whom you’ve found and when you’ve found him can be confusing. It also brings all sorts of doubt: Do I like this person? Do I love this person? Where is this relationship going? Where do I want it to go? When my fiancé, Tim, and I… Read More