How to Stop Seeking Validation From Other People
Most people don’t realize how much of their life is being driven by validation. The desire to be liked.Approved of.Chosen.Praised.Accepted. None of these desires are inherently wrong. As…
Journal
Reflections & Insights
Writings from Tiffany on relationships, joy, and the quiet work of becoming.
Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type of Relationship
“I don’t understand. Why do I keep attracting the same type of person?” It’s one of the most common questions I hear. Different face.Different name.Different relationship. Same outcome.…
7 Signs Your Relationship With Yourself Is Affecting Every Other Relationship
Have you ever wondered why the same challenges seem to show up in different relationships? Maybe you’ve had different partners, different friendships, different jobs, and different circumstances, yet…
Why Mixed Signals Keep You Hooked (And How to Stop Overthinking Them)
Mixed signals can make you question everything. One day, they seem interested.Present.Warm. The next, they feel distant.Unclear.Hard to read. And before you know it, you’re overthinking: Trying to…
How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Mean
For many people, setting boundaries doesn’t feel empowering. It feels uncomfortable.Selfish.Even cruel. You know you need to say no.Speak up.Ask for something different. And yet, the moment you…
Are You Settling or Are You Being Realistic? How to Know the Difference
At some point, many people ask themselves a difficult question: “Am I settling?” Maybe you’ve been dating for a while. Maybe you’re in a relationship that looks good…
Why Situationships Feel So Addictive (Even When They Hurt)
There’s a reason situationships are so hard to walk away from. Even when they’re confusing.Even when they leave you anxious.Even when part of you knows you want more…
Why Do I Get Attached So Fast? (And What It’s Really Trying to Tell You)
If you’ve ever found yourself becoming emotionally attached very quickly in dating or relationships, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common things people quietly struggle…
Signs You’re Over-functioning in a Relationship
You’re the one holding things together. And you don’t even know when that became your role. You: And it feels like if you didn’t… Everything might fall apart.…
How to Communicate Better in a Relationship (Without Overthinking Everything)
You know how to communicate. You’ve read the advice.You understand “healthy communication.” So why do you still overthink everything you say? Before you speak, you pause. You consider…
Why Do I Feel Disconnected in My Relationship?
Nothing is “wrong.” You’re not fighting. You get along. Things are… fine. So why does it feel like something is missing? Why do you feel disconnected—even when everything…
Why You Don’t Trust Yourself in Relationships (And How to Start)
You overthink what to say.You second-guess your feelings.You look for reassurance before making a move. And somewhere in all of that— You’ve stopped trusting yourself. N — Narrative…