Journal
Writings from Tiffany on relationships, joy, and the quiet work of becoming.
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
You’re the one who: You call it being “supportive.” But what if it’s actually… control? Over-functioning often looks like: And on the surface, it feels responsible. Loving, even.…
Most people say they want to feel “comfortable” in a relationship. But comfort isn’t actually what creates intimacy. In fact—too much comfort can quietly kill it. So here’s…
You think you’re being “easy to love.” But what if you’re actually being… edited? What if the version of you showing up in your relationships isn’t the real…
Self-Prioritization Is Not Abandonment Many people confuse self-prioritization with emotional withdrawal. They worry that if they speak up, take space, or shift their focus inward, they’ll damage the…
What Happens When You Start Taking Up More Space? Growth is exciting. It’s also disruptive. Not in a dramatic, relationship-ending way.In a subtle, recalibrating way. When you begin…
The Story You Tell Yourself About Your Needs Most people don’t struggle because they have needs. They struggle because they feel ashamed of them. I’ve worked with singles…
When Physical Distance Feels Bigger Than It Is I’m going to say the quiet part out loud. Sometimes nothing is wrong in your relationship… but your nervous system…