Published in Heart Affairs·PinnedThe Ugly Truth About This New Dating Trend Called ‘Roaching’And some clear signs to see if you’re being roached. — Online dating can be messy. You could put so much effort only to get disappointed over and over again. Do you know that one guy you’ve been waiting for but never comes back after the first date? Yes, he’s ghosting you, and no, it doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough…Relationships4 min read
Published in Heart Affairs·PinnedThe Hard Truth About Online Dating No One Tells YouMany people quit because of this reality. — Dating online is easy, all you need is to swipe right, and that’s it, right? Well, if that’s the case, then many people would’ve been in a happy relationship right now. But the fact is, it’s so hard to even find people who want to have a proper conversation. The…This Happened To Me4 min read
Published in Hello, Love·PinnedFive Things Women Sadly Give Up for a ManThese points will make you more aware if you’re in the right relationship. — Trying to keep a relationship isn’t always easy for women — some end up losing themselves in the way. From where I grew up here in Indonesia, women are taught to just sit there and receive. There’s no concept that they can choose or make a decision, especially in marriages. …Relationships4 min read
Published in Hello, Love·19 hours agoThis Is How Kids from a Broken Home Family Grew Up“Childhood trauma doesn’t come in one single package”. — Dr. Asa Don Brown — If you’ve been following my story so far, you probably know that my biological dad was never there for us during his life. My mom has the role of a father and mother figure for me and my brother. It was lonely. When other kids at school would tell a…Love5 min read
Published in Heart Affairs·Updated 1 day ago5 Subtle Signs of An Early Toxic Relationship You Should Never IgnoreSave your time and energy before it’s too late. — Being in a relationship can be tricky. Sometimes certain events in it could lead you to lose yourself forever. A little request here and there won’t hurt but when the major shifts happen and you no longer feel like being yourself in the relationship, then perhaps it’s time to revisit…Love5 min read
Published in Hello, Love·1 day ago4 Basic New Dating Trends You Need to Know Before Going Back to the PoolThis will help you avoid making the same mistake again. — I know you’re sick of all the toxic games people play in online dating. It’s hard to believe there’s a single soul out there who genuinely wants to build a long-lasting relationship. It’s too frustrating that you want to quit — only to reinstall it again the next week. In…Online Dating4 min read
Published in Hello, Love·1 day agoLet’s Not Forget These When You’re Trying Your Luck on Dating AppI wouldn’t settle down with someone just because of his religion — there has to be more than that. — A friend of mine just joined a dating App a week ago — she’s so damn frustrated. If you live in Asia, there’ll be high pressure, especially from the family side, for being 34 and not married yet. So she thought signing up for online dating might help her “fix”…Love5 min read
Published in Heart Affairs·Updated 3 hours agoCushioning: Another Dating Trend We Wish Didn’t ExistIt’s the disrespectful behavior that threw me off. — There are enough bad dating trends out there, but this ‘cushioning’ is something that you wish didn’t exist. It’s shady, and at some point, it might harm your reputation. Imagine you like someone so much only to find out you’re nothing but the “cushion” to them. I’ve been there, and…Love5 min read
Published in Hello, Love·2 days agoDating Someone with an Avoidant Attachment Style: How to Actually Make It WorkI used to call him “cold” because often he didn’t want to talk about our problems, and he needed lots of space. — My partner is avoidant, and I’m the anxious one — which is the worst combination there is. If you aren’t familiar with the term yet, basically, avoidant people are the ones who are hard to communicate with emotionally. Therefore, they have this tendency to push people away without they even…Love5 min read
Published in Realationship Bubble·2 days agoIf You See These Signs, It’s Time to Finally Quit Your 9–5 JobDon’t kill the big dreams inside you — I’ve always known I wanted to quit my job the moment I joined the company. I’ve given myself two years' time to figure it all out and find a new stream of income. But here’s the tricky thing: when things are really good in your 9–5 job, it makes you…This Happened To Me5 min read