What You Should Know When Dating Someone With Bipolar Disorder
Last summer, when my boyfriend watched me sleep on a hospital gurney, I realized we had to have a real talk about my mental health. A manic episode had left […]
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5 Advantages Of Developing A More Assertive Communication Style
It’s okay to be an assertive woman. Growing up, I was told that women should be quiet, kind, and feminine. I was raised in an Asian-American household that can sometimes […]
How To Deal When Your Parents Don’t Accept Your S.O. [Swipe Life]
When we’re dating — having fun, discovering our sexualities, and getting a dopamine kick — the last thing on our minds are our parents (in fact, thinking about them can […]
How Taking A Break Can Save A Relationship [Swipe Life]
Seven words: “I think we should take a break.” Cue: fear, dread, and disappointment. When the receiving party in a relationship hears this — likely after a we-need-to-talk moment — […]
An Open Letter To Liberal Arts Majors: Here’s Why Your Work Matters
Dear college student, As someone who’s struggled with mental illness from a young age, studying psychology in undergrad was transformative for me. For the first time, it felt okay to […]
What I’ve Learned From Living Alone
Living alone taught me to love myself. The first time I lived alone, in graduate school, I was a mess. Not only was I going through the immense pressures of a […]
