No, I’m NOT fat shaming the plus-sized population The plus-sized movement is on a roll to promote body positivity, self-love, highly inclusive sizing, and a rage against the slim community. Inadvertently, they’re also promoting self-destruction and praising the act of slowly killing yourself. In general, inclusivity is a good thing…

How does this make any sense? I’ve spent countless hours hustling in the gym and trying to become the best I can be, for myself and for my family. I was extremely overweight when I started off, and I knew I needed to make a change. I’ve created a nice…

What is the obsession with pride? Here in 2022, pride is preached from the mouths of LGBTQ people and straight people alike. People who have no same-sex attraction are (or seem to be) genuinely offended on behalf of the LGBTQ community. To not be proud of your sexuality — or…

Communicate with your partner so that both of you feel heard and understood Every relationship will inevitably have its fair share of arguments. Knowing what to say, when and how to say it, and knowing how to get your point across in the most effective way can be difficult under…

Learning to live life with a little less stress Life is stressful, and this past year has been one of the most stressful years of my life thus far. My body has taken a huge toll as well as my mind and emotions. I’ve had more Lupus flares than normal…

You have to learn to play the game Successful people know the importance of hard work and self-discipline, but they also know how to play the game. In order to get the best out of yourself, you need to be willing to break some bad habits. Here are nine things…

There’s nothing quite like the love of a good friend They make everything better and turn bad days into good ones. They’re present when you need advice or a shoulder to cry on, they’re willing to spend hours helping you put together your IKEA furniture, and listening to all of…

Because people don’t think before they speak, most of the time The world is a more inclusive place than it was fifty years ago. Maybe even 20 years ago — but sadly, there is still an overwhelming amount of ignorance and general assumptions about gay couples. Being in a gay…

Being likable is an art AND a science Wanting to be liked is human nature — there’s nothing abnormal about you wishing people would bow at your feet. We spend more money than we have to wear clothes we think will impress other people, and we eat less than we…